Sewell Wallis are currently recruiting for an Assistant/Junior permanent Legal Cashier. Our client is a leading player within the financial services industry who are experiencing a period of growth and development and as a result are looking to recruit for a strong, knowledgeable cashier who is able to hit the ground running. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and undertaking the full range of cashiering procedures and assisting other members of the team as required. This role is based within Leeds City Centre and is easily commutable via public transport and offers an attractive benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career to secure a role within finance where long term wise they could really develop and progress. Applicants with basic finance experience would be ideal, however someone looking to get into finance with a strong, stable administrative background will definitely be considered. Full training and support is provided. The successful candidate will be responsible for:.

Entering cash onto ledger and allocating. Processing of high volumes of cheques. Carrying out reconciliations and dealing with queries. Processing of CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments and inter-account transfers.

Processing client to office transfers for payment of bills. Checking bills and completion statements. Raising, checking and arranging for signature of cheque payments. Processing monthly payroll using Sage payroll software and preparing statutory returns including PAYE and NIC.

Assisting the Accounts team in day to day general accounting duties. Assisting the Accounts team with month end and year end duties. Providing cover for other members of the team during absences. Dealing with queries from fee earners and support staff.

Additional responsibilities:. Ensuring compliance with the SAR, Money Laundering Regulations and VAT requirements in all aspects of the role. The ideal candidate will:. Have experience of working within a high volume, fast paced administrative role or some basic finance experience.

Want to develop a career in finance and will be keen to learn and work hard. Be enthusiastic and pick up new skills and systems quickly. Have strong customer service skills and able to work to various deadlines. Have good Excel and Word skills.

For more details on the role please contact Gemma Watmough. Sewell Wallis acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. As part of our recruitment process, we will retain your CV for a period of one year to enable us to consider you for future roles. After this period your CV will be …

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