Legal Cashier - Edinburgh or Glasgow

Anderson Strathern is a modern, innovative law firm. We’re proud of our history but firmly focussed on an exciting future, one that embraces technology and smarter ways of working.  We’re independent, and proudly so.

As Investors in People and Investors in Young People Gold award holders, we will provide you with comprehensive training and support.

The role will involve

This role will involve supporting and assisting the Cashroom function to ensure that the firms financial management system works effectively, and firm and client cash is accounted for accurately and according to relevant rules and regulation.

As a Legal Cashier, you will be expected to

• Understand the scope of the Law Society Accounts Rules and how they impact on the administrative tasks performed within the Cashroom
• Input and progress data accurately and promptly onto the firm’s Practice Management System
• Reconcile and replicate data across systems as appropriate
• Liaise with fee-earners regarding transactions
• Use on-line banking systems for processing payments
• Provide audit evidence and ensure compliance with Law Society rules for client funds
• Recognise and manage and report risk effectively
• Drive efficiencies in the team.

About you

• Show highly developed organisational skills
• Be confident working with the Practice Management System
• Have a positive attitude, be numerate and methodical
• Be a team worker who can also work using your own initiative
• Handle difficult people and situations successfully
• Identify and manage risk effectively in your work and for your team
• Have a sound knowledge of LSS and SRA accounts rules, AML legislation and Third-Party Payments

What you will get in return

• On-going career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture and work environment
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work life balance
• A competitive salary and benefits package

Anderson Strathern is an equal opportunities employer.  Our policy is to recruit, develop, nurture and retain a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.