About Us
We are a well-established and growing law firm based in Bradford, specializing in Personal Injury matters. We are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Cashier / Bookkeeper with proven experience using the Proclaim Accounts system.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong legal accounts experience who is confident working independently and has a thorough understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
The Role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm's legal cashiering and bookkeeping functions, ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules whilst maintaining accurate financial records.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the firm's day-to-day legal cashiering, bookkeeping and finance functions.
- Posting client and office account transactions using the Proclaim Accounts system.
- Maintaining accurate accounting records, spreadsheets and supporting documentation for all financial transactions.
- Liaising with the firm's suppliers, fee earners, directors and external accountants regarding financial matters.
- Carrying out regular reconciliations of client, office and other firm bank accounts.
- Producing client and office matter balance reports from Proclaim as required.
- Processing bills, receipts, payments, transfers and account queries.
- Preparing financial reports for the firm's directors and accountants.
- Assisting with the preparation, checking and timely submission of VAT information to the firm's accountants.
- Supporting external accountants and auditors by providing financial reports and documentation when required.
- Ensuring all financial records remain accurate, complete and up to date.
- Assisting with invoices, expenses, billing, credit control and other finance-related duties.
- Undertaking any other bookkeeping, cashiering or finance duties reasonably required by the directors or external accountants.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Legal Cashier or Legal Bookkeeper within a solicitors' practice.
- Proven experience using the Proclaim Accounts system.
- Excellent knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
- Experience managing both client and office accounts.
- Strong bookkeeping and bank reconciliation experience.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to work within an established and growing law firm.
- Long-term career opportunity.
Work Location: In person
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous experience working as a Legal Cashier within a solicitors' practice? Yes or No
- Do you have hands-on experience using the Proclaim Accounts system?
Yes or No
- Do you have a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules?
Yes or No
- How many years' experience do you have working in legal accounts?
Work Location: In person
