Junior Cashier

We are recruiting a Junior Cashier to join our Finance department.



The team



The Cashiers team sits within the wider Finance department and consists of one Chief Cashier, two Cashiers and two Junior Cashiers.



The role



The Cashier team deal with client and office money and work collaboratively to ensure all the various cashiering tasks are completed. All tasks must be carried out within the scope of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.



Duties will include:



investigating and allocating a high volume of funds received into office account to pay the firm’s invoices;
reviewing third party matter-related invoices;
inputting bank payments;
transferring money between client and office account;
reviewing purchase ledger invoices and expense requests;
providing administrative support to return residual client account balances; and
ensuring any queries are dealt with promptly, escalated accordingly and clearly communicated to senior members of the team.


This job description encompasses the main duties of the role and is by no means exhaustive. It is anticipated that duties may vary from time to time according to the needs of the department.



The candidate



The successful candidate will be of A-Level standard or equivalent with an eagerness to learn and expand their experience within a position that encompasses finance, problem solving and customer service. The opportunity to study a further finance qualification will be available for the successful candidate, if interested.



They must be able to demonstrate high levels of determination and focus. They must possess the ability to follow instruction and be able to work and communicate with clients and colleagues at all levels.



It is essential that the candidate will have an eye for detail and the ability to act positively, creatively and intuitively when presented with challenges. There is a high volume of work and the job holder will be expected to work diligently and be able to prioritise their work whilst maintaining the highest of quality.



Other key skills:



a high level of numeracy is required;
good keyboard skills and competence in Word, Excel and Outlook are necessary;
being a team player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn;
an outgoing and confident person who is able to operate at all levels; and
a good and clear telephone manner.


Application screening



Any offer of employment with us is subject to our pre-employment checks which are conducted by a third-party screening provider. These may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records and employment references. These checks will be initiated with your consent and your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks.



About Macfarlanes



We are a distinctive London-based law firm with a unique combination of services built and shaped around the needs of our clients. Our unrivalled blend of expertise, agility and culture means we have the flexibility to meet their most challenging demands and adapt to the changing world around us. While many of our services can be found at other firms, the mix cannot.



We find, recruit and train talented people from all backgrounds, building careers for the long term, to one day shape and lead the firm. We know each other personally which means we work together with more cohesion, and less formality. Our culture is thoughtful, challenging and supportive, and we are a place where everyone, at whatever level, can thrive. We remain focused on equal treatment in recruitment, retention and promotion.



Our commitment to inclusion



We are committed to increasing the diversity of our employees and partners. Improving diversity is one of our key priorities and it is a goal we are actively working towards. We believe that an inclusive, forward-thinking culture is intrinsically important and enables us to provide innovative solutions to our clients.



We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, bringing different perspectives and experiences, making Macfarlanes an exciting and stimulating place to work. We seek to recruit the best candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, social or economic background, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic.



As part of this commitment, we will ask you certain diversity questions. We would really appreciate you and/or your recruiter completing these questions when submitting an application to Macfarlanes as this data enables us to measure our progress towards improving the diversity of our applicants, and ultimately, our hires. This data is anonymised to maintain the privacy of applicants. If you have any questions relating to how this data is used, please contact a member of the recruitment team.



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