Legal Cashier

We are looking ideally for an experienced Legal Cashier to join our Accounts department based in our firm’s Barnstaple office. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assisting our Accounts Manager and ensuring compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules.  Alternatively we will consider applications from those with a financial management background. On the job training will be given with the potential for support towards the Institute of Legal Finance and Management qualification.

Key responsibilities include: -

• Processing client transactions and assisting with the reconciliation of client account balances;
• Processing of bills, invoices and statement and ensuring timely and accurate billing to clients and managing the collection of outstanding debts;
• Ensuring the firm’s ongoing compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules;
• To be part of a team that continuously keeps under review the processes and systems in place to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the Accounts department;
• Act as a key point of contact with others within the firm including the firm’s management team;
• Assist with the preparation of the firm’s annual audit;
• Assist with  the preparation of regular financial reports to senior management including cash flow forecasts, profit and loss statements and other key financial metrics

Qualifications and experience:-

• Ideally you will have experience within the legal industry and an understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules but we are open to applications from those with sufficient financial background  looking to transfer their skills from a different industry;
• Knowledge of legal accounting software and case management systems;
• Strong financial acumen with experience in managing client accounts, billing and reconciliation processes including;
• Experience with double entry book keeping;
• Strong attention to details with a high level of accuracy in financial management

To apply for this position or to find out more information, you can contact our finance manager Sue Borer.

Email: sue.borer@bhrlaw.co.uk or Telephone: 01271 340657

Secretarial Support

We are always open to receiving applications from highly organised and detail-orientated individuals to join our legal firm in various departments, including Private Client, Litigation, Family, Conveyancing and Commercial. We welcome applications from candidates interested in both part-time and full-time positions.

Ideal candidates for this role would possess experience in the legal sector and proficiency in typing and case management systems.

As a valued team member, the successful candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues. Strong attention to detail and the ability to take initiative are essential for this role.

For more information and to apply for this position, please see the guidance at the top of this page.

Qualified Conveyancing Fee Earner

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor, CLC or CILEx member to advance their personal career development by joining our friendly team in North Devon and for the right candidate to advance to partnership level.

The individual will ideally have at least one to two years PQE experience working as a residential conveyancing fee earner within a busy environment and must be able to manage their own case load with appropriate support.

We seek a conveyancer who is commercially minded with experience working on a range of residential transactions and is able (or willing to learn) to undertake more complex conveyancing processes. We are looking for someone with a positive approach to client care, compliance and who enjoys cementing existing and new relationships.

They will have experience  (or be open to) using SOS Connect or a similar CMS and can quickly pick up new digital workflows. They will also have a proactive approach to following and developing internal processes.

The firm has a thriving conveyancing department which works closely together across our three offices, meeting regularly and supporting each other in what is a demanding and busy industry. We are  CQS and Lexcel accredited.

For more information and to apply for this position, please see the guidance at the top of this page.