Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier to join their expanding team in Cardiff. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to support the Accounts Manager in delivering seamless financial services while interacting with various departments. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting tasks and a solid understanding of compliance regulations. Join a growing legal practice that values its employees and offers excellent benefits, making it a great place to develop your career in finance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with cash flows and trial balances is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts functions and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Administer the online banking system and run required accounts reports.

Skills

Accounting

Client Account Reconciliations

Billing

Credit Control

VAT Knowledge

SRA Accounts Rules Compliance

Time Management

Education

Relevant Accounting Qualification

Tools

LEAP

XERO

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01.05.2025

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Job Description:

Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier - Cardiff
Competitive Salary (Negotiable depending on experience)
TSR Legal are proud to be working with a growing law firm who are currently expanding in Cardiff and the South West.
They are currently seeking a Part Time Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier to join their central team, supporting the Accounts Manager.
Job Purpose
As the Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier reporting to the Accounts Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless and friction-free accounts service to the legal team. This highly visible position involves regular interaction with Directors and Heads of Department, with a primary focus on overseeing financial operations.
Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will be supported by an existing accounts team. Your responsibilities will include managing day-to-day accounts functions such as maintaining cash flow, checking supplier invoices, monitoring expense claims, approving invoices, overseeing residual balances, addressing queries, and providing management reports as needed.
Responsibilities and Duties

• Day-to-day processing and auto reconciliation of Client and Office accounts in compliance with SAR and VAT regulations.
• Ensure accurate and efficient handling of daily tasks, including Client Receipts and Payments, Office Receipts and Payments, Billing, Supplier and Nominal Ledgers, checking Completion Packs, and end-of-day balancing and reporting.
• Adhere to established processes and workflows.
• Run required Accounts reports.
• Administer the online banking system.
• Promptly address and report any work issues or problems to the Accounts Manager.
• Answer all telephone calls promptly and handle staff queries.
• Assist the firm in adhering to Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Ensure compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.
• 1 years' previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience in daily accounting tasks, including purchase ledger, client account reconciliations, transfers, disbursements/recharges/expenses, and VAT.
• Experience in WIP, billing, and credit control.
• Familiarity with cash flows, trial balances, management accounts, and report analysis (ideal but not essential).
• Previous UK legal finance experience with knowledge of legal terminology.
• Sound knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules for compliance.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and meet deadlines, especially at month/year end.
• Experience with accounting and case management software (LEAP / XERO experience preferred but not essential).

On offer is the chance to work for a growing legal practice with excellent benefits.
Contact Rachel Phillips at TSR Legal on 02920 388100 / or apply directly below: