Job Description
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: Hybrid - in Liverpool L2 3YL- (2 days in the office, 3 days from home)
This is an excellent opportunity with our client for a motivated individual with legal accounts experience to play a key role in a professional and supportive environment.
Job Description:
Company Overview
The firm is a multi-practice firm established in 2009 conducting civil litigation, conveyancing and family law services. We are seeking a Legal Cashier to join their finance team and help them manage the financial affairs of the firm.
Key responsibilities
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* Post Client and Office bank account transactions in a timely manner;
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* Perform daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations of Client and Office bank accounts, reporting any unexpected movements to the manager;
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* Reconcile and post Land Registry fees and any other conveyancing disbursements;
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* Process client payments, including taking card payments over the telephone and in person.
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* Action Faster Payments, CHAPS payments and cheque requests from both office and client account;
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* Monitor and manage ledger balances, including responding to queries, processing write-offs and posting miscellaneous transactions received via the cashiers’ central email inbox;
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* Liaising with fee earners regarding billing, disbursements, residual balances and payment queries;
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* Ensure all transactions and processes are carried out in strict compliance with the SRA Solicitors Accounts Rules and the firm's own policies and procedures;
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* Assist with month end and year end processes, including reporting and audit preparation;
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* Provide support to managers and Directors with ad-hoc finance related tasks as required;
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* Supporting compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) financial controls;
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* Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails.
Essential
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* Proclaim experience
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* Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
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* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
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* Organised, reliable and willing to learn
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* Good communication skills