Experience: Previous experience in a similar role within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous
We are seeking an experienced Legal Cashier Manager to join the Finance team. This is a full time role that can be based in either one of our Southampton or London offices.
Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of thefirm's cashiering team. This role is crucial to ensuring all financialtransactions are processed accurately and efficiently, in full compliance withthe relevant Solicitors Accounts Rules (SRA).
Team Leadership and Supervision:
* Manage ateam with responsibility for client payments and client accounts, allocatingdaily tasks and monitoring workload to ensure timely and accurate completion
* Act as thefirst point of contact for the team, providing support and guidance on complexqueries and escalating issues to the Financial Control team or FinanceDirectors as needed
* Conductregular team meetings and team performance reviews
Financial Operations and Compliance:
* Overseedaily banking duties, primarily the processing of client and office accountreceipts
* Ensure alltransactions, including inter-company transfers and cheque requests, areprocessed accurately and in strict accordance with the relevant SRA AccountsRules and internal policies
* Review andapprove electronic payments via the firm's online banking systems
* Ensurebank reconciliations are completed in a timely manner
* Assistwith the month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and reporting
* Manage thebanking relationships across the group
Query Resolution and Communication:
* Act as akey point of contact for financial queries from fee earners, partners andclients
* Investigateand resolve discrepancies or payment issues in a timely and professional manner
* Collaboratewith the revenue controllers, credit control and accounts payable teams toensure seamless financial operations
Process Improvement and Reporting:
* Identifyopportunities to improve cashiering processes and contribute to system updatesor projects
* Assist theFinancial Control team with compliance reporting and external audits
* Generateand maintain accurate financial records and reports
Professional Qualifications / Skills / Experience
* Minimum of 5-10 years of experience as a legal cashier, with a deep understanding of legal accounting principles
* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a team management role within a finance or legal environment
* Knowledge of the relevant Solicitors Accounts Rules desirable
* AAT qualified, or equivalent professional accountingqualification, is desirable
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