Senior Legal Accounts Assistant

Association of Legal Compliance & Accounts; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Romford is seeking a Senior Legal Cashier Assistant to join their accounts department. This full-time role involves processing financial transactions, managing bank reconciliations, and requires a strong understanding of legal accounts rules. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in legal cashiering and excellent analytical skills, working both independently and as part of a team. This opportunity also offers hybrid working and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Holiday, minimum of 20 days plus bank holidays

Hybrid working ability for fee earners

Enhanced Maternity/Shared Parental Leave Pay

Private Health Care Scheme

Financial support for career development and qualifications

Quarterly paid bonus based on performance

Death in Service benefit at Associate level and above

Free local parking

Qualifications

• More than 3 years’ experience as a Legal Accounts Assistant/Legal Cashier.
• Strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Knowledge of VAT and Anti-Money Laundering guidelines would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing financial transactions including receipts and payments.
• Conducting bank reconciliations and dealing with enquiries.
• Overseeing the day to day running of the department in absence of Accounts Manager.

Skills

Accounting principles

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Experience as a Legal Accounts Assistant/Legal Cashier

Strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules

Understanding of VAT and Anti-Money Laundering guidelines

Tools

Access' Proclaim software

Job description

Mullis & Peake LLP is looking for a Senior Legal Cashier Assistant to join their team.

About the team

Mullis & Peake is a leading independent law firm based in Essex.

Established in 1902 as a family business, Mullis & Peake has been built on decades of close customer relations and is proud that generations of families continue to use our services.

We act on behalf of clients across a broad range of industry sectors and work with businesses and individuals.

In December 2015 we opened a second office in Shenfield, Essex to reflect the continued growth of the firm and in February 2018 acquired a local competitor in Romford. The firm has grown in headcount by around 40% since 2015, reflecting its continued success and expansion.

Our strategic plan is to continue to grow the firm but in a way that will allow us to continue to provide high quality work to clients and to provide rewarding and progressive careers for all our staff.

We are committed to providing excellence to our clients and we employ individuals who are not only legal experts but with personality, charisma and strong interpersonal skills. We are proud to support and offer continuous professional development to all staff.

We offer a number of benefits to our staff, including:

• Holiday, a minimum of 20 days plus bank holidays
• Additional bonus holiday for birthday, at least three days over the Christmas period and for long service
• Hybrid working ability for fee earners and senior administrative staff
• Enhanced Maternity/Shared Parental Leave Pay
• Up to 6 weeks Occupational Sick Pay
• Private Health Care Scheme
• Contributory Workplace Pension Scheme with enhanced Employer contributions for Associates and above
• A quarterly paid bonus for all members of staff subject to firm wide performance
• Death in Service benefit at Associate level and above
• Subsidised membership of a local gym
• Discounted legal services
• Career Progression
• Free local parking for fee earners and senior support staff
• Mobile phone for Associates and above
• Financial support for career development and qualifications

About the role of the Senior Legal Accounts Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Senior Legal Accounts Assistant to join our accounts department based in our main office in Romford.

The successful candidate will be working as part of a small but busy team dealing with all aspects of daily cashiering. This will include:

• Processing financial transactions on Client and Office accounts, to include receipts and payments via CHAPS, Faster Payments, International Payments and cheque
• Online banking
• Bank reconciliations
• Purchase Ledger
• Expenses claims
• Billing
• Dealing with enquiries

It is essential that you have experience as a Legal Accounts Assistant/Legal Cashier (preferably more than 3 years’ experience) and have a strong understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

You will also possess a good understanding of VAT and Anti-Money Laundering guidelines.

We are seeking a team player who can also confidently work independently, as you will be expected to oversee the day to day running of the department in the absence of the Accounts Manager.

Knowledge of Access’ Proclaim software would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.

Mullis & Peake LLP have a policy of Hybrid Working for staff in senior roles and this can be considered after successful completion of our probationary period once the candidate is proficient with our software and procedures.

What's in it for you

• Showcase your analytical, problem solving and investigative skills
• Supervise and monitor outsourced work
• Develop strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Be part of a team that protects the public and upholds public interest

What we are looking for

• Familiarity with accounting principles, ideally in a legal environment or within a law firm.
• Experience of conducting investigations, preferably in a financial context.
• Ability to analyse large quantities of information and draw clear, evidence-based conclusions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on a high and varied workload.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and stakeholders.

To apply

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and cover letter.