Legal Cashier

Austin Fraser; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Legal Cashier to manage the Accounts Department operations. This temporary role focuses on overseeing cashiering duties, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules, and managing client payments. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in a law firm's accounts department, showcasing strong numeracy, communication, and time management skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to maintaining high standards in legal finance while enjoying a flexible 4-day work week. This opportunity offers a supportive environment and valuable experience in legal finance.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an accounts department of a law firm.
• Strong understanding of Legal Finance and SRA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Accounts Department.
• Manage client payments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Reconcile bank statements and prepare VAT reports.

Skills

Legal Finance

Solicitors Accounts Rules

SRA compliance

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office (Excel)

One Advanced ALB

Job description

Legal Cashier
Salisbury
Temporary - 12 Month Maternity Cover
4 Day Week
Salary is dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Cashier to join our client based in their Salisbury office on a temporary basis.

Role & Responsibilities

The main focus of the role will be to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Department ensuring the smooth running of all cashiering duties. This includes managing the accounting system, billing, credit control, and client balance management. You will handle account processing alongside our Junior Legal Cashier, manage client payments via online banking, and ensure that the firm meets all SRA and other regulatory requirements.

1. Reconciling bank statements
2. Processing supplier payments
3. Posting client and office transactions
4. Setting up CHAPS and BACS payments
5. Checking completion statements
6. Managing petty cash transactions
7. Month-end processing
8. Managing payroll, liaising with the accountants regarding hours, new starters, and PAYE/NI
9. Reconciling the partners credit card expenses
10. Preparing VAT reports
11. Creating and apportioning invoices

Skills & Experience

1. Minimum of 5 years' experience in an accounts department of a law firm
2. Strong understanding of Legal Finance, Solicitors Accounts Rules, SRA and regulatory compliance
3. Excellent numeracy, communication and time management skills
4. Ability to work effectively under pressure
5. High level of accuracy and attention to detail
6. Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
7. Experience with One Advanced ALB would be an advantage

Benefits

1. Company pension
2. Employee discount
3. 25 days holiday

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