Legal Cashier
Location: Newport (Hybrid Working)
Hours: 830am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
An award winning Legal 500 firm are seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to be primarily responsible for ensuring the firm’s compliance with the SRA whilst helping protect the Firm and its clients from money laundering and fraud..
Key Responsibilities:
* Input and approval of CHAPS/BACS payments
* Dealing with any external and internal queries
* Legal Aid
* Client/Office Transfers
* Cash reconciliation
* Providing cash for COP clients
* Bank Reconciliations
* Service Companies VAT Return
* Stamp Duty Payments
* Processing card Payments
* Input of direct debits and standing orders
* Processing expense claims
* Month End Preparation
* Identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement across finance processes
* Ensuring compliance with SARs, money laundering and VAT regulations
Requirements:
* Extensive experience of working in a legal office environment.
* Experience of working with legal office software/systems and platforms.
* Experience of dealing with clients in person and on the phone.
* Previous experience of working on a computerised management information system
* Experience of handling cash and cheques to settle accounts.
* Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
What we offer:
* Competitive salary
* Enhanced holiday package + bank holidays
* Health Insurance through BUPA
* Clear training and career progression plan
* Pension, EAP & more perks (including birthday gifts)
What next?
Apply today to be considered for this opportunity. If suitable, one of our specialist consultants will be in contact to discuss the opportunity with you in detail prior to submitting your CV to the client. In this discussion we will aim to identify your specific skills and motivations, and where appropriate recommend other relevant opportunities to you that match your requirements.
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