Whitehead Monckton, a well-establish legal practice in Kent is looking for a full time trainee legal cashier to join its busy accounts team as soon as possible. This role is located at our Maidstone office and is a great opportunity for someone wishing to start their career in a professional services environment.

Although previous experience in accounts administration is not essential candidates must be able to demonstrate a keen interest in accounts work.

Working as part of a small team the successful candidate will provide daily accounting services to all areas of the firm.

Working under the supervision of the accounts manager and/or senior legal cashier your responsibilities will include.

Checking banking software for electronic transactions (CHAPS, BACS, Direct Debit & Standing Orders)

Setting up and completing CHAPS transactions as required

Checking bills raised and posting to our in-house finance package

Carrying out daily bank reconciliation’s

Completing bank deposit books ready for banking as required

Raising cheques as requested

Entering suppliers’ invoices onto our finance package; raising cheques/sending BACS transactions to ensure timely payments and settling supplier accounts

Administering client accounts

Running housekeeping system reports

Assisting the accounts manager and senior cashier as requested

Complying with solicitors accounts rules and ISO 9001 polices and procedures at all times

In return the practice will be happy to reward the ideal candidate with a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to work as part of a successful team.