Legal Cashier - Accounts Manager

Amaze Select; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Wimbledon is seeking a senior legal cashier/accounts manager due to retirement. The role requires implementing accounts procedures, managing compliance, and producing financial reports. Strong experience in law firm accounts, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude are essential. This supportive firm offers a positive work environment and low staff turnover. Immediate CV submissions are welcome.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in accounts management within a law firm.
• Clear understanding of regulatory obligations.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement firm's accounts and invoicing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Manage credit control and VAT returns.
• Produce Month End and Management Accounts Reports.
• Supervise Accounts Assistants.

Skills

Experience in law firm accounts

Confidence with minimal supervision

Computer literacy including case management systems

Understanding of Money Laundering Regulations

Organisational skills and ability to prioritise

Excellent communication skills

Desire to provide high-quality service

Integrity

Proactive attitude

Education

Previous experience in a Lexcel accredited firm

Job description

Job Description:

This thriving boutique law firm is looking for a senior legal cashier / accounts manager to join due to retirement of their current legal cashier / manager. This is an in-office role so you will need to be able to get to Wimbledon on a daily basis.

This is a particularly supportive firm to work for. There are roughly 10 people who work at this office on a daily basis. They also have particularly low staff turnover as well as having a really nice office in Wimbledon.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the firm’s accounts and invoicing procedures in accordance with the firm’s office manual and Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• To ensure that the Client, Office and other firm’s accounts ledgers are properly maintained and compliant with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• To anticipate problems and difficulties and take suitable actions.
• To include Bank Reconciliations.
• Producing Month End and Management Accounts Reports including cashflow analysis.
• To manage credit control.
• To be responsible for the firm’s VAT returns.
• To manage and coordinate the firm’s outsourced payroll function.
• Keep up to date on all changes in the law and to the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• To provide an excellent standard of “Client Care” and quality of service at all times.
• To convey a high degree of courtesy and responsiveness when dealing with third parties.
• To assist the firm in implementing its Business Plan.
• To coordinate with the firm’s auditors in the preparation of the annual accounts and accountant’s report.
• Perform work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the company’s quality and risk procedures.
• To supervise any Accounts Assistants reporting to them.
• To provide support to the management team in its wider management of the firm and to undertake any other reasonable duties that may be required are consistent with the seniority and general responsibilities of the position.
• To take personal responsibility for your own professional development.
• To assist with other general administration duties to that of an Office Manager (e.g Stationery, Office Equipment etc).

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Broad range of experience in dealing with accounts within a law firm.
• Ability to work with confidence (with minimal supervision).
• Excellent computer literacy, including knowledge of case management systems.
• Clear understanding of Money Laundering Regulations, Solicitors Account Rules, VAT and other regulatory obligations.
• Previous experience working in a Lexcel accredited firm is essential.
• Strong planning and organisational skills and an ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Desire to provide a high-quality service.
• High level of integrity.
• Hardworking, proactive and positive attitude.

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration