Finance Officer

We are delighted to be partnered with our professional, established and highly reputable legal client as they seek to recruit a Finance Officer / Legal Cashier to join their experienced and friendly team within their offices in Haywards Heath. This is a superb opportunity to join a highly thought of firm.

Legal Cashier / Finance Officer

Full time permanent role - Very well appointed offices in central location. Part time would be considered but would have to be Mon-Fri hours.

Mon-Fri (Apply online only).

Office based close to station area with free residential street parking also available nearby.

Salary - GBP40000 plus very good company benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy team within a very successful organisation.

The role:

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will be responsible for maintaining financial records, handling transactions and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience within online banking, credit control and using financial management systems.

Duties will include:

1. Maintain office and client cashbooks
2. Handle online banking tasks
3. Manage banking activities
4. Entering all financial transactions onto the system
5. Advising staff of incoming funds
6. Assist fee earners and other staff with finance related questions
7. Take and process debit / credit card payments
8. Oversee invoicing and the issuance of credit notes
9. Inputting land registry fees
10. Maintain correct VAT status
11. Managing petty cash and performing reconciliations
12. Ensure compliance with anti money laundering regulations
13. Liaise with accountants regarding nominal / purchase ledger issues
14. Provide weekly and bi-weekly reports to fee earners

Experience, competencies and knowledge required:

Good accountancy experience

Strong understanding of credit control processes

Excellent organisational and communication skills

For more information regarding this new and exciting Finance Officer / Legal Cashier opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.