Legal Cashier

We have an opportunity a Legal Cashier to join our Office Accounts team within our well-regarded internal Finance Team in Fieldfisher's Manchester office.

The Legal Cashier role sits within the Accounts department and will work on the Office Accounts team, working closely with the Office Account Supervisors and other team members to deliver an effective administrative and office cashiering support function for the firm.

Inclusiveness and Diversity

At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.

Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

For accessibility information on our Manchester offices, please visit our website: https://www.fieldfisher.com/en/locations/united-kingdom/contact-us/offices/accessing-fieldfisher-manchester

As a Legal Cashier, you will:

• Review and distribution of the accounts payable inbox for non-trademark invoices


• Review and distribution of the office account team mailbox


• Review and Post pending invoices within the invoice processing workflow on Microsoft Dynamics (Evergreen)


• Processing of Pre Authorised Invoices to Microsoft Dynamics (Evergreen)


• Creation of New Suppliers onto the system


• Supplier Bank Detail Changes


• Assisting with all internal requests and queries relating to disbursements


• Ad hoc assistance with general office account cashiering processes, supplier statement reconciliations and supplier or internal enquiries


• Dealing with requests and queries from Partners, Fee earners and Secretaries


• Ad hoc processing of purchase invoices


• Submission of payments onto the banking portal


• Other ad-hoc duties as required including assistance with year-end audits
  
  Can primarily demonstrate a strong experience in cashiering and/or administration and in particular has recent experience of a similar cashiering role in a legal firm (Ideally)


• Can demonstrate strong IT systems knowledge and a good use of excel capabilities


• Can develop strong internal working relationships with the finance team, fee-earners and secretaries as well as strong external relationships with bank contacts


• Can demonstrate a good ability to pick-up and understand the requirements of the role quickly


• Must be able to communicate effectively and in a professional and personable manner - this is a key role in a key area for the firm and so must be professional and presentable at all times


• Needs to have strong numeracy, communication and interaction skills with a strong attention to detail


• Strong ability and work ethic to meet deadlines under pressure
  
  Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfisher's benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans and much more.


Fieldfisher Manchester is based in one of the city's most vibrant destinations. We are based in the ultra-modern No.1 Spinningfields, a thriving hub for work, rest and recreation surrounded by restaurants and cafés. We are based on the 17th floor, so if you're inspired by fantastic skyline views and a bright, contemporary workspace then we will not disappoint. Offering excellent commuter links with easy access to railway, Metrolink and bus services, open plan workspaces that encourages a sense of camaraderie, hybrid working and hot-desking, bike storage, shower facilities and much more.

We have diverse teams made up of our Partners, Lawyers and Business Services Professionals, collaborating to provide outstanding service to our clients, working across our many different sectors and practice areas.

We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in, including quiz nights, book club, choir, firm-funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and inclusive events with our nominated charity partners. If you would like to know more, chat with our recruitment team or visit our social media channels to see for yourself!, Fieldfisher is Times Top 20 Law Firm, a highly commended firm in the European Financial Times Innovative Lawyers rankings and is repeatedly nominated for awards in areas including dispute resolution, M&A and IP. Many of our lawyers are recognised by legal directories as leading professionals in their areas of specialism and we are top two-ranked in a number of our key practice areas.

Our network spans over 1,800 people across 26 international offices in 12 countries.

We operate across our offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast (2), Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice, Vienna and Silicon Valley.

Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role., "I consider Fieldfisher to be a progressive firm with an understanding of social values. I'm pleased that staff is able to have input in the firm's direction and purpose as well as help to shape wider society. I'm encouraged to perform by being able to develop in a natural way, whilst being supported at every step.

Fieldfisher has managed to nurture a really positive and friendly culture. If they have drive and ambition, I would encourage anybody looking for a role here to grab the opportunity."

"Since joining Fieldfisher in 2016, I have progressed from an entry-level secretarial role to an experienced executive assistant. This was made possible by a supportive and inclusive working environment that allows staff to progress at a pace that is best suited to them which in turn makes for well-rounded, home-grown talent.

The firm strikes a great balance between providing the foundations for success and autonomy of your own growth and development. An insight I would give to potential applicants is that Fieldfisher offers the opportunity for a career and a sense of belonging to a community and not just a job."

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