Legal Cashier

Financial Staffing Solutions

East London

ZAR 250 000 - 450 000

Job description

This niche firm of Solicitors seeks an experienced Legal Cashier/Finance Manager to run and maintain the finance function on a day-to-day basis.

To support the operation of the firm's accounting system.
To ensure that all banking is done daily as directed.
To ensure that all cheques are written on correct amounts.
To enter postings to the accounts system on a daily basis.
To ensure that new matters are recorded correctly.
To assist in the entering of bills.
To execute Telegraphic Transfers.
To ensure that all authorized invoices are dealt with in a timely manner.
To ensure that all closed accounts are authorized and that nil balances are achieved before archiving.
To support the operation of the department's credit control system.
To manage the Petty Cash procedure.
To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision.

Self-motivated and able to organise own work with minimum supervision.
Copes effectively in demanding circumstances.
Good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work.
Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives.
Delivers work output to the required standard.
Pays attention to detail and quality of work.
Demonstrates a commitment to improving working practices and supports company plans and policies.
Flexibility to work extra hours when needed.

Ability to build and maintain working relationships with others and is seen as 'approachable’.
Must have a robust approach to relationships and a positive team spirit.
Willing to offer help to all colleagues to ensure company success.

Knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules.
Experience of using legal accounting software, bank electronic payment software, and BACS payment software is essential.
Working knowledge of credit control.
Working knowledge of computers and software with good keyboard skills.
Experience of working in a legal environment would be advantageous.