My client are seeking a dedicated Legal Cashier to join their accounts department, ensuring all accounting records are maintained accurately and punctually in compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and all relevant SRA regulations. This role is crucial for the smooth financial operations of their solicitors' practice.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Carry out daily banking functions including issuing cheques, handling deposits, and preparing telegraphic transfers/CHAPS payments for authorisation.
- Maintain client and office account ledgers, ensuring all transactions are posted regularly and efficiently.
- Organise telegraphic transfers/CHAPS/BACS payments as required, subject to authorisation and approval by a partner.
- Issue cheques from client and office accounts and handle inter-account transfers.
- Manage the purchase ledger and post disbursements invoices and journal entries to nominal accounts.
- Address daily queries from Partners, Legal Staff, and Secretaries regarding accounting issues.
- Liaise with the firm's suppliers to ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Ensure strict compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and general administration, including filing and archiving.
- Assist with financial management in liaison with fee earners, including time/disbursements recording and handling financial queries related to files.
- Occasionally assist with other general office administrative tasks as required by the partners.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Legal Cashier or similar role within a legal practice.
- Strong understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and SRA regulations.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office.
Please note this role is working fully in the office.