Legal Cashier

Job Description

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 thisexciting 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 firms computerised system.
• Facilitate the receiving and transferring of funds via CHAPS for completions.
• Manage deposits and withdrawals related to the firms 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 firms 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 firms 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 and starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays
• 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