Our client is a medium sized growing law firm based in the City of London. The firm is on an exciting transformation journey, and this role will play a significant part in delivering an efficient service to our lawyers and clients.

They are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Legal Cashier with a strong understanding of Solicitors’ Accounts rules, legal accounting procedures and regulatory compliance to join their growing Finance team.

This role would suit a motivated individual with proven ability to manage day-to-day financial transactions within a legal environment, who is an excellent team player and used to working closely with lawyers, partners and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Office and bank reconciliations.
• Client receipts and electronic payment preparation.
• Banking of cheques.
• Credit card postings and reconciliations.
• Invoice processing and review.
• Assisting with working capital management write-offs, disbursements and credit note requests.
• Supplier invoice processing and payments.
• Expense claim processing and payments.
• Responding to Finance queries.
• Assisting with external audits.
• Assisting with report preparation and distribution e.g. costs and residual balances.
• Ensuring disbursements are processed efficiently e.g. Counsel Fees, Companies House, Land registry and property searches.
• Client interest calculations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the SRA accounts rules.
• General support to the Finance Function / FD

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 3 years ‘experience of legal cashiering in a law firm.
• Strong numerical ability.
• AAT qualification or ILFM diploma would be desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience of legal accounts systems and electronic banking systems.
• Good working knowledge of:
• Solicitors’ accounts rules and VAT
• Client and office accounts
• AML regulations

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