This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous legal accounts experience who is looking to join a professional and supportive team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the firm's finance function, maintaining compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Process and approve CHAPS and BACS payments.
* Complete daily bank reconciliations and client/office account transfers.
* Process bills, credit notes, write-offs and expense claims.
* Reconcile petty cash and credit card statements.
* Process direct debits and standing orders, maintaining the relevant databases.
* Handle daily banking of cash and cheques.
* Process Land Registry, Welsh Water and other search payments.
* Complete Stamp Duty payments.
* Deal with Legal Aid and Help claims.
* Maintain client and office ledgers, ensuring accuracy at all times.
* Respond to internal and external finance queries professionally.
* Assist with month-end processes and general finance administration.
* Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules, anti-money laundering regulations and VAT requirements.
* Identify opportunities to improve finance processes where appropriate.
Essential Requirements
* A minimum of one year's experience working as a Legal Cashier or within a legal accounts environment.
* Good knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs).
* Experience processing CHAPS/BACS payments and completing bank reconciliations.
* Strong understanding of client and office accounts.
* Experience working with legal accounts software or case management systems.
* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
* Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload and work to strict deadlines.
Desirable Experience
* Experience with client ledgers, disbursements and office accounts.
* Knowledge of Legal Aid processes.
* Experience working within a busy legal practice.
Benefits
* Permanent, full-time position.
* Supportive and professional working environment.
* Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
* Long-term career prospects within an established legal practice.
If you have previous Legal Cashier experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a respected legal firm, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact JM Selection for further information
Salary description
£26000.00 - £29000.00 per year