Junior Legal Cashier Leeds, England
Job description
We’re actively looking for people to join our teams, and we’re committed in protecting your health and wellbeing during every step of our recruitment process. If you’re successful in securing a role with us you’ll find we’ll be doing things a little bit differently! This may mean you’ll initially join our team working from home. During this time we’ll work with you to make sure you have the tools and equipment you need and that you feel part of our outstanding DLG team!
We are currently recruiting for a Legal Cashier to join our Leeds team on a full time, permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience of working within a busy law firm environment with the potential for further training to progress within the law firm for the successful candidate.
What you’ll be doing:
Being knowledgeable of SAR’s and follow the rules accordingly in order to protect clients funds
Processing accurately data by following the instructions given from file handlers or as per the Finance Manual and to highlight anomalies to your Team Leader
Being able to read and understand the accounting ledgers and the case manager system
Being able to reconcile supplier ledgers to their statements to show the true liability of DLG Legal Services and follow through with queries
Being pro-active in your learning and development needs in order to complete the tasks requested
Assisting with adhoc filing, scanning and general office duties required relating to the finance team
Being approachable and knowledgably to assist your colleagues with transaction queries
Beingaware and being able to ‘step in’ to assist colleagues at certain pressure points, to ensue tasks are completed within SLA’s
Working together with colleagues to build relationships with other departments
Demonstrating a highly professional manner and reflect the brand image and customer ethos of DLG Legal Services by following policies and procedures at all times
What we’re looking for:
An intermediate level of Excel, Word and Outlook
Fast accurate data entry skills.
Excellent organisation skills.
Ability to follow processes and procedures within Finance.
Ability to communicate efficiently both verbally and written with file handlers and suppliers.
Ability to be efficient and methodical.
Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work as a member of a team and also use own initiative.
A confident telephone manner to enable the successful handling of requests and queries.
Professional manner, enthusiastic and trustworthy.
Ways of working:
Here at Direct Line Group, we recognise the importance of flexibility, not only in our personal lives but also in the way we work. Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone.
How much you'll be in the office depends on your role and our customer facing teams will have scheduled office time, as well as days where you can ditch the commute and work from home.
We'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you, please get in touch with the team to discuss.
What we'll give you:
Rewarding you is important to us, that's why we'll recognise your hard work and support you give our customers every step of the way with a competitive salary and an industry-leading reward package.
Benefits
We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:
- 9% employer contributed pension
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
- Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
- EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
- Generous holidays- there's 25 days holiday a year and the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days per year
- Buy as you earn share scheme
- Employee discounts and cashback
Being yourself
Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.
We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so
if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
Hours: 35 Hours - Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm)
Location: Leeds (1 day working in office)
Closing date: 4th September
