Mackinnons Solicitors LLP

Position: Legal Cashier

Location: 14 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UR

Full-time Permanent.

About us:

Mackinnons are a long-established Aberdeen firm with a friendly team of both partners and staff.  We are currently seeking a full time Legal Cashier to join our team within a busy cash room. This would be an excellent job opportunity for the right candidate in a key area of our business. We encourage training and would also see training opportunities for our junior team. Ideally, we would prefer a SOLAS-qualified candidate with experience in a legal cashroom environment given the responsibility of the role.

You would be part of the cash room team reporting to the Head Cashier and Cash Room Manager.

 Key Responsibilities:

·Financial Transactions: accurately handling the cashbook and sales ledger daily transactions which includes client and office accounts receipts, payments, journals and invoicing.

Bank Reconciliations: Complete the daily and monthly bank reconciliations for client funds held.

·Client Ledger management: reviewing and working closely with the solicitors to ensure client ledgers are accurate and up to date. 

· Reporting: assisting with the monthly financial reporting.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with the Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules.

· Credit Control: assisting with credit control matters.

 

Qualifications:

Experience: preferred but not essential as full training will be given.

Skills: Strong numerical skills, attention to detail and proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office

Knowledge: a good understanding of the Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules would be preferred.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication

 What we will offer you:

·Competitive salary.

· a generous annual leave allowance.

· An employer contribution to company pension.

·  Health insurance benefits.

 How to apply:

If you are interested in the role, please send your CV along with a covering letter outlining your skills and your interest in the position to martin@mackinnons.com and lynn@mackinnons.com or feel free to call us on 01224 632464.  We very much hope that we can welcome a new member to our cashroom team.

Your Cashier

Position: Legal Cashier (Remote)

Location: Remote (Scotland)

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us:

We are a leading outsourcing company providing top-tier legal cashiering services to law firms across the UK. Our reputation is built on excellence, reliability, and innovation. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Legal Cashier to join our dynamic team remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Transactions: Efficiently handle all financial transactions, including client and office account payments, receipts, and transfers.

  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with the Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules and other relevant regulations.

  • Bank Reconciliations: Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations for multiple client accounts.

  • Ledger Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date client ledgers.

  • Reporting: Generate monthly financial reports and assist in the preparation of annual accounts.

  • Client Support: Provide exceptional financial support and guidance to our clients, ensuring smooth and efficient financial operations.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Legal Cashier or in a similar financial role within the legal sector.

  • Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the Law Society of Scotland Account Rule.

  • Skills: Strong numerical skills, high attention to detail, and proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Education: Relevant financial qualification is preferred.

  • Technology: Comfortable with remote working tools and technology.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary: Attractive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications.

  • Benefits & Flexability: Comprehensive benefits package, pension scheme and work from home opportunity.

  • Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.

  • Work-Life Balance: A supportive work environment promoting work-life balance.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role to lynne.outterson@yourcashier.co.uk.  Please include "Remote Legal Cashier Application" in the subject line.

Application Deadline:

Applications must be received by 1st April 2025.

Become a part of a forward-thinking outsourcing company where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is nurtured. Join us in delivering exceptional legal cashiering services from the comfort of your home.

Executry Paralegal


The firm:

Murray Beith Murray is one of Scotland’s leading private client law firms. For over 175 years we have specialised in meeting the legal, financial and administrative needs of individuals and families, trusts, charities and private companies. For more information, please visit our website www.murraybeith.co.uk

 The role

We have a new vacancy for an experienced Paralegal to proactively administer and manage a caseload of executry files independently within a team of Executry Paralegals. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering testate and intestate executries from initial meeting to conclusion and provide an excellent service to our clients.  

You will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of inheritance tax exemptions and reliefs and be able to produce inheritance tax calculations and executry accounts.

A full job description can be downloaded from our website.

The candidate:

Our ideal candidate will have relevant formal qualification(s), preferably as recognised by the Law Society of Scotland Accredited Paralegal scheme and at least 5 years’ experience dealing with executries. We are looking for a candidate with excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral, good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.  

Benefits of working for us:

In return we can offer a competitive salary based on skills and experience, 25 days holiday plus 8 public holidays per year, increasing with length of service, non-contributory life cover from the onset of employment and critical illness cover after 1 year.

To apply:

If you wish to apply for this role, please send your CV via e-mail to recruitment@murraybeith.co.uk