Title: Legal Cashier
Department / Unit: Business Services / ACCS
Responsible to: Accounts Manager
Key Stakeholders: Firm, Accounts Team
We are delighted to be working with one of the UK's most established law firms with their recruitment of a Legal Cashier into the Accounts Team. Our client is looking for candidates with experience in accounts or a related accounts/finance degree for this exciting opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Ledger Management:
- Assist in maintaining computerised client ledgers in compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.
- Handle daily banking activities, including providing a daily list of received cheques.
- Post client-related transactions accurately into the firm's computerised system.
- Facilitate the receiving and transferring of funds via CHAPS for completions.
- Manage deposits and withdrawals related to the firm's accounts held at other financial institutions.
- Calculate and post interest due to clients using specialised software.
- Generate client computerised cheques and verify files prior to closure to ensure zero balances.
Office Ledger Management:
- Ensure the accuracy of computerised office ledgers in compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, VAT regulations, and other statutory obligations.
- Record office-related financial transactions accurately in the firm's accounting system.
- Produce office computerised cheques as needed.
- Assist in fund transfers to settle outstanding invoices and manage time transfers between files.
- Support in write-offs to clear outstanding balances and manage petty cash transactions.
- Ensure the accuracy of invoices/credit notes sent to clients and post them into the firm's computerised system.
- Assist in managing the purchase ledger to ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers.
Administrative Duties:
- Provide assistance with internal, client, and supplier queries as needed.
Departmental Support:
- Prepare and provide monthly management reports and accounts information to management and fee earners upon request.
- Identify and suggest operational improvements in the accounts' department to enhance efficiency.
Key Attributes/Skills:
- Good knowledge of SRA Rules (Solicitors Regulation Authority Rules) (Not Essential)
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexible approach to work and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Prioritisation skills to meet service delivery requirements.
- Proficiency in IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and database management.
Benefits:
- Holiday entitlement linked to continuous length of service:
- Up to 4 years - 25 days
- Upon 4 years - 26 days
- Upon 5 years - 27 days
- Upon 10 years - 28 days
- Hybrid working arrangements (40%/60%)
- Workplace pension offering up to 6% matched contributions
- Life Assurance at 4x annual salary
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
- Access to 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Free annual Headspace subscription
- Subsidised city centre parking / Annual travel tickets.
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Salary sacrifice benefits including:
- Holiday Purchase - offering an additional purchase of 1 working week (pro rata for part-time employee's)
- Healthcare Cash Plan via Westfield Health
- Critical Illness Cover
- Benefit Hub - Offering vouchers and cashback rewards
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Technology Purchase Scheme