Job Title: Senior Legal Cashier
Location: London
Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE
About the Firm:
A highly regarded boutique law firm based in London is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to lead its cashiering function within a busy and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in all aspects of legal cashiering, combined with strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently. This role will involve close collaboration with the Practice Director to implement the new SRA SAR regulations set to launch later this year.
Key Responsibilities:
* Overseeing daily bank reconciliations and client billing
* Conducting daily banking and processing transactions through Natwest Bankline
* Posting cheques, counsel, and expert fee payments to the ledgers
* Managing purchase ledgers, petty cash, and staff expense claims
* Raising cheques for court fees and processing partner credit card transactions
* Handling month-end journals, year-end transactions, and collaborating with auditors for SRA audits
* Organising and executing internal account transfers and tracking the firm’s referral scheme payouts
* Holding monthly meetings with the COFA to ensure compliance and smooth operations
* Assisting partners and fee earners with ad hoc financial duties
Required Experience:
* Minimum of 3 years of legal cashiering experience covering both client and office accounts
* Strong billing experience and understanding of VAT treatment on disbursements
* Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)
* Proficiency in Excel and Word
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task
* A proactive and 'can-do' attitude
Desirable Experience:
* Familiarity with SOS accounting packages
* Experience using Lexis Nexis Visual Files
Benefits:
* Salary up to £45,000 DOE
* 25 days of annual leave
* Life Assurance – 4x annual salary
* Critical Illness Cover
* Income Protection Cover
* Private Health Cover (upon completion of the probation period)
* Pension Scheme (auto-enrolment after the probation period)
* Staff Social Events – Weekly, quarterly, and annual gatherings
If you're interested, then hit that apply button or reach out to Niamh Nolan directly on Niamh.nolan@oculuslegalgroup.com