Assistant Head Cashier

The Assistant Head Cashier (AHC) will work closely with the Head Cashier on the day-to-day management of the Client and Office teams, covering the Head Cashier, Client and Office Team managers during absences, as well as reporting and project work.

• Working closely with the Head Cashier in the day-to-day management of the cashiering function
• Working on project work including the transition from Elite Enterprise to Aderant Expert
• Providing cover to the Head Cashier and Cashier Team Managers during times of leave/absence
• Processing Client and Office account transaction on the finance system and banking systems
• Undertake daily banking functions including daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Assisting with the Annual SRA Audit
• Updating cashiering processes and procedures, while educating fee earners on any changes
• Preparing financial reports monthly
• Assisting with regular appraisals and development of team members
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards
• Utilising previous skills and knowledge to look at ways to streamline processes
• Recording and remedying of breaches which have been discovered
• Attending Team and Department meetings and making recommendations
• Undertake any specific training when required
• Running of monthly interest calculations

• IT Literate
• Aderant Expert experience
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Outlook and MS Office
• Strong Cashiering background (over 5 years’ experience in a busy law firm)
• Experience of assisting with annual SRA audit
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules
• Self-motivated and able to organise their own workload
• Works well under pressure
• High level of detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills
• Confident in dealing with all levels of internal and external stakeholders

At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.

We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact sam.austin@penningtonslaw.com