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Location: Remote (with attendance required at the London office once per month)
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
About the Role:
A Law firm based in London is looking for a Legal Cashier to join our finance team on a remote basis, with just one monthly visit to our London office. This temp-to-perm opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in legal finance and an excellent understanding of solicitor accounts rules. You will play a crucial role in the management of unbilled disbursements and client billing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyse system ledgers to assess whether disbursements should be billed or written off and liaise with fee earners for confirmation.
* Review unbilled disbursements and verify if sufficient client funds are available to cover the billing.
* Liaise with client contacts to obtain purchase orders (POs) and ensure they are attached to relevant bills.
* Raise bills within the Practice Management System email them to clients and correctly file all associated documents in the Document Management System (DMS).
* Ensure bills involving client account funds are processed correctly at the point of billing.
* Follow financial procedures and obtain proper authorisation for the write-off of unbilled disbursements.
* Build and maintain collaborative relationships with the Accounts Operations Team to resolve queries accurately and efficiently.
* Provide regular updates to the Operations Manager, including progress reports and suggestions for process improvements.
* Assist the Operations Manager in implementing a weekly procedure for disbursement review and a monthly progress report.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of query statuses and financial actions taken.
* Keep an organised filing system to support financial transparency and audit readiness.
* Coordinate with the Facilities Team to archive matter files once all balances are cleared.
Requirements:
* Previous experience in a Legal Cashier or similar legal finance role is essential.
* Strong understanding of SRA Accounts Rules and legal billing practices.
* Familiarity with legal finance systems, ideally P4W (Practice 4 Windows), and document management systems.
* High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with fee earners, clients, and internal teams.
* Ability to work independently in a remote setting while managing multiple responsibilities.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
My client is offering a remote working with only one monthly office day in London This is a temp to perm opportunity which will become permanent for the right candidate. You will be part of a Supportive and collaborative working environment.
If you are available immediately and fit the criteria above please upload your CV in Word format.
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