We are seeking an experienced legal cashier to join a professional and robust team in our Peterborough office. The position will be office-based due to the nature of the work.
The primary focus of this role will be the Client Account functions. Support the day-to-day running of the cashiering function adhering to the firm’s policies and procedures whilst ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules. Work in a proactive, and supportive, manner with internal and external clients to deliver a high level of service.
The candidate will be an integral member of the Finance team and cross cover will be required and expected on an ad hoc basis, covering both absences and busy periods.
This role involves but is not limited to:
1. Ensure client receipts and payments are processed in an accurate and timely manner.
2. Dealing with un-cashed cheques and stopping any over 6 months old.
3. Process client to client account transfers.
4. Monitoring client balances, checking if monies need to be returned.
5. Complete client-to-client transfers on a timely basis and in accordance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
6. Monitor client account queries inbox and respond within 24 hours.
7. Daily reconciliation of the client bank accounts and support, and cover, for the reconciliation of the client bank accounts.
8. Ensure client account cheques are accurate and issued within 24 hours.
9. Assist with Residual Balances in line with SAR rules.
10. Reporting any breaches of SAR.
11. Day to day support to the Cashier Manager and Financial Controller.
12. Supporting the accounting team with month-end duties.
13. Any other ad-hoc tasks.
Requirements:
1. Strong Microsoft Office skills, in particular Excel, preferably at intermediate/advanced level.
2. Experience of working within a similar role within a Solicitor’s accounts department.
3. Have a good understanding of the accounting system, the banking system and case management systems.
4. Full knowledge, experience and understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules is required.
5. Ability to communicate at all levels and across all departments.
6. Excellent organisational and planning skills.
7. Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
8. Can work independently and as part of a team.
9. High levels of attention to detail.
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality and always remain professional.
Company Core Values:
1. Aspire: To challenge convention, an entrepreneur with energy for change. To be the best that we can be.
2. Integrate: Bring together people and systems into a cohesive force.
3. Innovate: To creatively evolve our working practices, use our revenue and resources in a virtuous cycle of improving our people, systems and growth.
4. Commit: To delivering excellent client experience and working with integrity, investing in long-term relationships, creating a strong market position and delivering sustained commercial advantage.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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