A niche leading firm who specialises in Crime and Family work, are expanding and opening multiple new offices. Having only started just over 10 years ago the firm has gone through a period of exponential growth whilst still retaining its core values and ethos. This opportunity will be based at their brand-new Solihull office and you will have access to latest software and technology.
The Position
The firm is seeking to appoint a Senior Legal Cashier to join a team of 2 and assist with the firm’s expansion, this role will be supporting the commercial / finance manager directly in their duties.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
· To support the operation of the firm’s accounting system
· To ensure that all banking is done daily as directed
· To ensure that Client Account is never allowed to overdraw
· To produce various reconciliations
· To enter postings to the accounts system and case management system daily
· To raise private client invoices and post into the case management system
· To raise client to office transfer paperwork.
· To raise various Legal Aided invoices and process monthly billing submissions.
· To execute Telegraphic Transfers
· To ensure that all purchase invoices are dealt with in a timely manner
· To deal directly with Clients when receiving payment by card
· To ensure that all closed accounts are authorised and that nil balances are achieved before archiving
· To assist in archiving files
· To support the operation of the departments credit control system
· To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision
· To assist in liaising with the IT company to resolve staff queries/set up accounts and other ad hoc tasks
· To carry out other ad hoc tasks as required
Requirements
· The ideal Senior Legal Cashier will have 3 years experience within a legal practice accounts department
· You must have knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
· AAT qualified as a minimum
· IT knowledge of basic accounts packages will be an advantage
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