Legal Cashier
London, NW1 (hybrid working pattern with potential for flexible working)
£45,000 - £48,000
Our client, an established law firm based in NW1, are seeking an experienced finance professional to join their Camden office as a Legal Cashier. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your prior legal cashiering experience within a friendly and dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
- Processing client payments and receipts, dealing with residential and commercial completions, online payments and ensuring compliance of both the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the firm's internal rules
- Monthly payroll processing
- Assisting the Accounts department in all aspects of cashiering duties
- Posting incoming client funds
- Processing of LAA remittance advice
- CWA reporting (Legal Help Fixed Fee submission)
- Carrying out BACS/CHAPS/same day BACS/inter-account transfers via Barclays
- Processing domestic and international electronic payments
- Dealing with queries from fee earners and support staff
- Operation of Designated Deposits
Experience and Skills:
- At least 10 years of experience in legal sector finance and credit control
- Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels within the firm
- Ability to work in a team with a client service focus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge & experience of Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Understanding of CCMS reporting and billing
- Up to date knowledge of LAA Costs Assessment Guidance
- Experience with legal aid processing and submissions
- Confident using various IT applications including Outlook, Excel, Online Banking and Practice Management Software. Prior use of Partner for Windows preferable but not essential.