The Cashroom Limited Hiring for Trainee Bookkeeper Job at Manchester, England Full Time

Role – Junior / Trainee Bookkeeper Cashroom

Our English office is based in Skelmersdale but we welcome applications from other areas as this role can be home based.

Our Mission

At Cashroom, our mission is to free lawyers from the complexities of Legal Accounting

About Us

Law firms in England & Wales have the challenge of managing their clients’ money and also the firm’s money. Their procedures for doing so are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) and there are significant consequences on the law firms if the regulations are not applied correctly – that’s where we come in. The Cashroom is an outsourced legal cashiering firm and we provide an expert service, managing these monies on behalf of law firms in accordance with the published regulations. We continue to experience significant business growth with our body of clients growing month on month and we want you to help us deliver that growth in terms of servicing clients, identifying and delivering business efficiencies, and creating the capacity for continued success in the future.

We know that passionate and driven people excel when they’re all pulling in the same direction, which is why we strongly believe in our Cashroom values. These outline what we are, how we do things and where we want to be.

Teamwork– We build relationships based on trust, honesty, respect and encouragement, and we have fun!

Loyalty– We show commitment and foster team spirit by treating each other well and promoting a culture of positivity.

Desire– We strive to be ambitious, energetic and determined – never settle for ‘good enough’

Opportunity– We develop staff, promote from within and embrace challenges – there’s always something new to learn.

Innovation– We are adventurous and creative, and always open-minded – strive for excellence at any level.

Trust, Care & Respect – We are open, honest and committed to quality. We trust, care and are respectful to all our colleagues and clients.

If these match your ethos, we think you’ll be a great fit here at The Cashroom.

The Role

This role is a perfect starting point for school or college leavers looking to start their career with a growing company which will offer lots of scope for progression.

For our Trainee Bookkeeper role, we will be looking for you to have the following:

• Strong numerical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work well independently and within a team
• Strong IT literacy (Excel, Outlook, etc)
• A desire to learn quickly and work hard in a fast-paced business
• Grade C/5 (or above) in GCSE Maths and English
• An interest in pursuing a career in finance/accounting

The following are also desirable:

• Experience working in a busy office environment
• An aptitude for problem solving
• Good time management skills
• A positive, can-do attitude

Successful candidates will undertake the following duties:

• Posting Client & Office account transactions to Practice Management Systems
• Assist with Daily bank reconciliations
• Bank payments (BACS & CHAPS) and transfers between accounts
• Payment of professional disbursements in line with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs)
• Develop knowledge of SARs
• Assisting with month end processes
• Liaising with fee earners & support staff
• Ad-hoc duties as required

What we can offer you:

• 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Great scope for performance related progression
• ILFM training course provided within the first 18 months of starting
• A flexible office / working from home environment
• Company Pension Plan
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness
• Income Protection
• Medical Cashplan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Exchange
• Perkbox
• Financial Wellness Programme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £17,290.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Store discounts
• Wellness programmes
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday