Background
Cordus Law is a specialist legal practice, assisting veterans and active-duty service members secure compensation for injuries suffered during service. We are seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join our growing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing client and office account transactions, including BACS, Faster Payments, CHAPS, cheques and other authorised payment methods
- Managing day-to-day legal accounts, including posting bills, banking receipts and maintaining accurate client and office ledgers
- Completing month-end and year-end accounting procedures, including bank reconciliations where required
- Operating and maintaining online banking systems, ensuring all internal and external bank transfers are processed accurately and securely
- Ensuring full compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and supporting compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations alongside the Finance Manager
- Liaising with accountants, software providers and internal departments to support the effective operation of the firm's finance function
- Responding to accounts enquiries and undertaking general legal accounts administration, including purchase ledger management, ledger write-offs and archiving
- Maintaining high professional standards, confidentiality and compliance with company and regulatory (SRA) policies and procedures
Person Specification
- Previous experience working as a Legal Cashier or within a legal accounts environment
- Good understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting procedures
- Experience using legal case management and accounting systems, ideally Proclaim
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise tasks, work independently and meet deadlines
- IT literate with experience using Microsoft Office and online banking systems
- Flexible, as working outside normal office hours may occasionally be required
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- Birthday leave
- Hybrid/home/office working available
- Health care plan opt in available
- Professional fee/subscription coverage (subject to your role)
- Employee referral scheme
- Client referral scheme
Cordus Law is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, with all decisions based on merit.
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