Trainee Legal Cashier
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Position Overview & Specifications
Jackson Hogg are delighted to be working with an established law firm in Darlington on the appointment of a Legal Cashier. We are open to trainee legal cashiers at the start of their finance career.
THE ROLE:
- Supporting the Head of Finance to ensure compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules, Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and VAT Requirements
- Understanding and following the firms internal procedures
- Processing Incoming and Outgoing Client and Business Account transactions
- Daily Bank Reconciliations
- Bill Processing
- Checking and Processing Banking
- Issuing outgoing cheques
- Processing Outgoing BACS/CHAPS payments
- Taking card payments from clients over the phone and processing payments whilst maintaining GDPR standards
- Processing Write Offs
- Processing Purchase Ledger invoices and payments
- Assisting with Credit Control procedures
- Assisting with Petty Cash handling and reconciling
- Dealing with departmental incoming and outgoing post, scanning and filing
- Other ad hoc duties and providing cover for other cashiering tasks as and when required
- Full training will be provided along with the opportunity to complete ILFM Professional Diploma qualification
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REQUIREMENTS:*
- Strong numerical and IT skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Hardworking, diligent and self-motivated with a proactive, solutions based attitude
- Ability to work to strict deadlines with fluctuating demands and high volumes
- Ability to prioritise demands, excellent time management and organisational skills
- Professional and effective communications skills
- Reliable, friendly, and approachable
- Ability to work as part of a small team, completing tasks independently whether working remotely or in the office
- Eager to learn and develop within the role
- Adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the business
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,000.00-£22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Legal Cashier roles across Jackson Hogg's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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