Treasury Controller

Hill Dickinson LLP; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Dickinson LLP in Liverpool is seeking a Treasury Controller to join the Finance Operations team. You will report to the Treasury Manager and manage cash flows, postings and reconciliations for our UK and international accounts.

The role requires accuracy, strong Excel skills and the ability to work under pressure within a collaborative, flexible firm that supports balancing work and home life.

Qualifications

• Experience in treasury and finance roles within a professional services environment is ideal.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements such as SRA rules is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Treasury postings for UK and international accounts across multiple bank platforms.
• Carry out trust and client account reconciliations in line with procedures and regulations.
• Process client matter transactions and related bank activity.
• Assist International Offices with finance support and reconciliations as needed.
• Support general accounting duties and maintain accounts database integrity.

Skills

Treasury

Bank reconciliations

Regulatory knowledge

Excel

Education

Finance degree

Tools

Accounting software

Matter management system

Job description

Job role

Treasury Controller

Hours

Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (35 hours per week)

Culture

At Hill Dickinson, flexibility is an established part of our culture. Our commitment to supporting colleagues to balance their work and home lives has previously been awarded. We are happy to consider flexible working opportunities and welcome conversations about individual requirements throughout the recruitment process.

Team

Finance Operations

Location

Liverpool

Role Overview

Introduction to the role: An opportunity has arisen to join an experienced transaction team. You will report to the Treasury Manager and work on a rota basis with the Treasury Team. You will be required to carry out the duties of a Treasury Controller providing accurate and timely processing of financial transactions for the firm in accordance with the firm’s procedures and the Solicitors Accounts Rules and other applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Treasury transaction postings, including client/office payments and receipts (UK & International) for 70+ UK bank accounts, 30+ International bank accounts, inter account transfers, disbursement edits & postings, daily bank reconciliations.
• Processing trust account transaction requests and bank reconciliations in adherence to Trust account procedures/SRA regulations.
• Assisting the International Offices with any finance support required to include client matter transaction and bill processing and bank reconciliations when required
• Assist with accounts maintenance client residual balance and projects that may include leaver audit administration and accounts database maintenance.
• Dealing with general enquiries to aid the wider Finance team and the firm.
• Assisting with routine accounts duties as and when required.
• Assist with accounts maintenance and disbursement editing for matter management
• Bank reconciliation and overaged items assistance as and when required
• As appropriate, assist with clerical accounts duties and accounts administration
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes within the department.

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Work well as part of a team
• Strong organisational & communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good Excel skills

It would be beneficial for you to have some of the following:

• SRA regulatory knowledge
• Legal Treasury experience
• Foreign exchange experience

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Hill Dickinson is committed to providing fairness and equal opportunity for all regardless of age, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, nationality, religion or belief.

We understand that our power as a firm comes from empowering our people and that it is only by encouraging and enabling individuals to be themselves at work that we can truly benefit from their rich and varied strengths.

Hill Dickinson is an equal opportunities employer. All applications received by the firm will be considered based on their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background and from all routes to qualification, with both the SRA and CILEx.

Disability Support

We are a Disability Confident employer, which means if there is anything that we can do to make your visit easier, so you are able to perform at your best, please let us know. You can contact the HR team at [e-mail] should you require any adjustments to the application or interview process.

At Hill Dickinson, we welcome applications from individuals that are looking to return to the law as well as all routes to qualification, with both the SRA and CILEx.

All successful candidates will be subject to our standard pre-employment screening, including a basic criminal record check via Disclosure and Barring Service. Any offer of employment made is conditional upon completion of all checks.