About the role

Department / Unit: Business Services / ACCS

Responsible to: Accounts Manager

Key Stakeholders: Firm, Accounts Team

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 this exciting 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 firm's computerised system.

• Facilitate the receiving and transferring of funds via CHAPS for completions.

• Manage deposits and withdrawals related to the firm's 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.

Benefits:

• Holiday entitlement linked to continuous length of service:

- Up to 4 years – 25 days

- Upon 4 years – 26 days

- Upon 5 years – 27 days

- Upon 10 years – 28 days

• 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

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 firm's 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 firm's 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.

If you are interested in this Legal Cashier role click 'Apply Now' and a member if our team will be in touch!