Job Description
Our client, a highly respected and professional law firm, is seeking a meticulous and proactive Legal Cashier to join their established Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to play a pivotal role in a collaborative 5-person department, ensuring the firm remains compliant and financially sound.
The Opportunity
As a Legal Cashier, you will be the engine room of the firm’s financial operations. You will work closely with the Accounts Manager and Finance Director, managing the full cycle of client and office accounting. This is a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail and knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) will be your greatest assets.
Key Responsibilities
* Daily Cashiering: Processing client receipts (bank transfers, cheques, and card payments) and executing urgent BACS/CHAPS payments.
* Compliance Management: Performing daily bank reconciliations and monitoring client balances to ensure strict adherence to SRA guidelines.
* Conveyancing Support: Reviewing completion statements and estate accounts to ensure payment validity.
* Billing & VAT: Assisting with month-end billing, credit notes, and the complex VAT treatment of disbursements.
* Ledger Maintenance: Managing the purchase ledger, scheduling supplier payments, and resolving financial queries from Partners and Fee Earners.
What You Bring
* Legal Sector Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal cashiering role.
* Compliance Knowledge: A solid grasp of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) and VAT requirements.
* Technical Proficiency: Strong Excel skills. Experience with P4W (Partner for Windows) or Action Step is highly desirable.
* The "Right" Attitude: A proactive, "can-do" approach with the ability to meet tight deadlines (especially during month-end or busy completion Fridays).
* Communication: Ability to troubleshoot financial queries with staff at all levels of the business.