Senior Legal Cashier
Essex
£28k to £33k
My client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm known for providing top-tier legal services across various practice areas. With a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, we pride ourselves on our professional integrity and dedication to maintaining the highest standards of legal and financial management.
Job Summary:
I am seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Legal Cashier to oversee the financial operations of the firm. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules, handling client accounts, and leading the cashiering team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in legal finance who is looking to take on a leadership position within a dynamic and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of the firm's financial operations, including client and office accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules.
- Manage the processing of client account transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
- Reconcile client account balances regularly.
- Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all firm accounts, ensuring timely resolution of any discrepancies.
- Oversee the preparation and processing of bills, invoices, and statements. Ensure timely and accurate billing to clients and manage the collection of outstanding debts.
- Ensure full compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and other relevant regulations.
- Prepare for and manage the firm's annual audit and address any compliance issues promptly.
- Prepare and present regular financial reports to senior management, including cash flow forecasts, profit and loss statements, and other key financial metrics.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT returns and other tax-related filings, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws.
- Continuously review and improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the cashiering function.
- Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, banks, and other financial institutions. Collaborate with the firm's management team and other departments on financial matters.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Significant experience as a Legal Cashier, with a strong understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules.
- Excellent knowledge of legal accounting software
- Strong financial acumen, with experience in managing client accounts, billing, and reconciliation processes.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead a team effectively.
- Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy in financial management.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- AAT or ILFM qualification, or equivalent, is highly desirable.
If this position would be of interest, please apply or email me at or call
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