Reed Accountancy are working with a well-established and highly regarded legal firm in Maidenhead, who are looking to bring in a Legal Cashier or Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.
This is a full-time, office-based role (9:00am – 5:30pm) and sits within a friendly, stable team that has a great track record of staff retention.
The role itself is varied and hands-on. You’ll be responsible for:
Processing client transactions across CHAPS, BACS, faster payments and cheques
Preparing payments and ensuring funding is in place [
Allocating incoming funds and managing multiple bank accounts
Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate records
Responding to queries from legal teams and banks via phone and email
Ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, AML and GDPR
Supporting the wider finance team and gaining exposure to other areas such as invoicing and purchase ledger
It’s a fast-paced environment where things need to be completed accurately and to daily deadlines, so organisation and attention to detail are key.
In terms of background, they’d ideally like to see:
Or experience within a transactional finance role (AP/AR/accounts assistant)
Exposure to payments, reconciliations or banking processes
Strong attention to detail and communication skills
Someone who is reliable, team-oriented and keen to learn
Full training is provided, so this could suit someone looking to move into the legal sector or further specialise.
If you’re looking for a role where you can either continue your career in legal cashiering or move into something more specialised from a broader accounts background, this is a great opportunity to do so within a supportive team.