Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier - Cardiff
Competitive Salary (Negotiable depending on experience)
TSR Legal are proud to be working with a growing law firm who are currently expanding in Cardiff and the South West.
They are currently seeking a Part Time Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier to join their central team, supporting the Accounts Manager. This position will be based at either their Cardiff or Bristol office.
Job Purpose
As the Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier reporting to the Accounts Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless and friction-free accounts service to the legal team. This highly visible position involves regular interaction with Directors and Heads of Department, with a primary focus on overseeing financial operations.
Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will be supported by an existing accounts team. Your responsibilities will include managing day-to-day accounts functions such as maintaining cash flow, checking supplier invoices, monitoring expense claims, approving invoices, overseeing residual balances, addressing queries, and providing management reports as needed.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Day-to-day processing and auto reconciliation of Client and Office accounts in compliance with SAR and VAT regulations.
- Ensure accurate and efficient handling of daily tasks, including Client Receipts and Payments, Office Receipts and Payments, Billing, Supplier and Nominal Ledgers, checking Completion Packs, and end-of-day balancing and reporting.
- Adhere to established processes and workflows.
- Run required Accounts reports.
- Administer the online banking system.
- Promptly address and report any work issues or problems to the Accounts Manager.
- Answer all telephone calls promptly and handle staff queries.
- Assist the firm in adhering to Solicitors Accounts Rules.
- Ensure compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.
Essential Criteria
- 1 years' previous experience in a similar role.
- AAT or similar qualifications preferred.
- Experience in daily accounting tasks, including purchase ledger, client account reconciliations, transfers, disbursements/recharges/expenses, and VAT.
- Experience in WIP, billing, and credit control.
- Familiarity with cash flows, trial balances, management accounts, and report analysis (ideal but not essential).
- Previous UK legal finance experience with knowledge of legal terminology.
- Sound knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules for compliance.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and meet deadlines, especially at month/year end.
- Experience with accounting and case management software (LEAP / XERO experience preferred but not essential).
On offer is the chance to work for a growing legal practice with excellent benefits.
Contact Rachel Phillips at TSR Legal or apply directly below: