Legal Cashier

My client is seeking a Legal Cashier to join their Law firm in central London whilst working on a hybrid basis.

The principal purpose of the role is to deliver accurate, efficient and effective high level legal cashiering, financial & practice management support in order to ensure the Firm is compliant with the SRA's standards and regulations and any other relevant legislative duties. The role requires someone comfortable and confident with taking responsibility for their own workload in order to progress tasks and actions proactively using their own initiative with minimum supervision. It includes developing strong, friendly working relationships across departments, as well as interaction with regulatory bodies, other law firms, professionals and clients.

By working both autonomously and collaboratively with all those responsible for the support management activities of the firm, the post-holder will provide a service that is of a high standard and contributes positively to the effectiveness and professionalism of the department and firm.

The role has strong prospects to become the firms Practice Manager within the year.

Principal duties:

1. Regular monitoring and performance of standard banking functions, e.g., bank/ credit card reconciliations, client to office transfers, automatic/manual payments
2. Checking, posting and despatching client bills
3. Posting disbursements, receipts and payments for client and office accounts to the appropriate ledgers
4. Processing purchase ledger invoices and payments, ensuring all payment requests are correctly authorised (including liaison with partners as necessary)
5. Inputting and production of nominal cheque requests
6. Supporting month and year end procedures by contributing to the preparation of monthly management accounts and assisting the Finance Manager with year-end accounts and tax returns
7. Assisting with payroll and staff expense payments
8. Assisting with VAT administration and returns
9. Reconciliation of Land Registry transactions and posting to Practice Evolve
10. Processing electronic card payments through online card system (World Pay)
11. Administering/reconciling petty cash
12. Assisting in the processing of anti-money laundering checks
13. Dealing with enquiries from clients, fee earners, staff and other stakeholders
14. Internal/external technical and operational services e.g. IT support, phone system, website, training portal
15. HR/H&S e.g. new-starter set up, recording absences, issuing corporate eyecare scheme vouchers
16. Compliance activities e.g. annual practising certificate renewals, reaccreditations
17. Electronic matter archiving
18. Monitoring the office & meeting room environment and supplies
19. Running regular reports to identify debtors

Requirements:

1. At least two years' experience in a legal cashiering and financial/administration role in a law firm.
2. Experience in supporting colleagues with preparations for audits and legal compliance activities
3. Experience of working in a commercial legal environment

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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