Backhouse Solicitors is a family run, modern law firm offering expert legal advice to individuals and businesses. We believe our clients deserve a first-class service and we deliver that!

A bit about the role

We are looking for an experienced legal cashier to join our Accounts team. Reporting to the Senior Legal Cashier and Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will have at least 18 months experience working as a legal cashier within a law firm.

Day to day responsibilities

The role will include;

  • Processing client and office receipts and payments on a daily basis (using Barclays.net)
  • Preparing cheques, BACS and CHAPS payments for authorisation
  • Controlling all bank transactions
  • Daily bank account reconciliations
  • Dealing with nominal and purchase ledger receipts and payments, petty cash, expenses and Counsel’s fees
  • Preparing bills, ensuring correct disbursements, expenses and VAT is charged
  • Liaising with directors, fee earners, clients and the bank to resolve queries

Let’s talk about You

You will be required to deliver assistance and administrative support and have a flexible and positive approach to working in a busy and growing firm.

  • Previous experience in the same/similar role
  • Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills are essential
  • Ability to fit in with a small friendly team
  • Previous experience using Osprey Approach (not essential)
  • You gain job satisfaction from providing the highest level of client service
  • Willingness to learn and develop
  • A team player

Benefits & Perks

  • Pension scheme
  • Professional training and personal development courses offered as needed
  • Medicash – Health cash plan
  • Team get togethers
  • Discounted parking with Q-Park
  • Closed between Christmas and New Year
  • Always an unhealthy amount of cake in the office kitchen!

Location and Working Hours

Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm
Location: Chelmsford

Backhouse Solicitors Ltd
Head Office
17 Duke Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1JU

Does this sound like the perfect role?

If so, send your CV and covering letter to HR@backhouse-solicitors.co.uk