Job description
Bridge McFarland LLP is a leading regional law firm that holds an exceptional reputation in a diverse range of legal services. Our solicitors are recognised for their expertise across many legal disciplines and are committed to delivering a quality driven service designed to meet the needs of each and every client.
We believe in being a great place to work. We want people to enjoy, and be proud of, working at Bridge McFarland and as part of that ethos we help and support our people to achieve their work-related goals.
Position:
The Finance department in Lincoln is responsible for the day-to-day financial activities of the Practice.
The Cashier will be responsible for:
- Supporting the Accounts Manager and the Finance Department in the provision of accurate and timely processing of financial
transactions for the practice by providing competent and effective cashiering duties
- Assisting in the compliance of Solicitor’s Accounts Rules
Key duties will include but are not limited to:
- 1. To undertake daily banking functions including bank reconciliations.
- 2. The processing of client and office accounting transactions including postings and cheque production.
- 3. The processing of client bills to include checking and posting.
- 4. Input and production of nominal payment requests.
- 5. Processing automatic and manual payment runs electronically and by cheque.
- 6. The processing of internal bank transfers.
- 7. Processing of travel and other expenses.
- 8. Dealing with enquiries from fee earners and other staff members.
- 9. Dealing with enquiries and card payments from clients.
- 10. The administration and reconciliation of petty cash. 11. Ad hoc financial reporting
Requirements:
You should:
- Have a high level of confidentiality.
- Have competent organisational skills.
- Good communication skills
- Be educated to GCSE standard grade C or Grade 4 and above in Maths and English
Personal attributes:
- Pays attention to detail.
- Diligent and methodical work ethic
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Be reliable and diligent, with good attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills
- A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment.
- Able to follow instructions
- A ‘can do’ attitude.
Other information:
This is a permanent entry level position based at our Lincoln Office.
We offer:
- Discount scheme with Bridge McFarland Benefits Hub
- Cash plan which enables cash back on items such as dental appointments, optical appointments and many more
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eye Care vouchers
- Staff Incentive Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme