Location: Taunton
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Department: Accounts
About Us:
Risdons Solicitors are a traditional high street practice with offices in Taunton, Wellington, Bridgwater, Dulverton, Minehead and Williton. Due to significant growth, we are now looking for an enthusiastic Legal Cashier to join the dynamic finance team in our offices in Taunton.
About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Cashier to assist the accounting team in our superb Taunton branch. The main aspects of the role will be to support the Accounting Manager with all aspects of the daily cashier duties for our client and office accounts. You're also to ensure full compliance with industry regulations. This is a key position responsible for ensuring full compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules and maintaining accurate financial records for the firm.
Other key responsibilities include:
Processing transactions, including money received by the organisation and payments out, by various financial mechanisms, including bank transfers ensuring the organisation's bank accounts and books match up by performing bank reconciliations
Invoicing clients for services rendered and chasing overdue payments owed
Maintaining office and client ledgers
Reporting any suspected account breaches or unauthorised activities via the appropriate channels
Monitoring the operations of the finance team to ensure compliance with relevant regulations
Running daily reports on the status of client payments and producing monthly reports on the firm's accounts, supporting the month-end and year-end financial processes
Submitting quarterly and year-end VAT returns for the organisation through the government's online portal
Liaising with fee earners and support staff regarding financial matters
Liaising with relevant external parties, including clients, auditors, suppliers, banking providers, regulatory bodies and compliance officers
Possibly handling other non-finance administrative duties including administrative tasks.
About you:
The ideal candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm for and interest in the legal sector and accounting work. Previous experience as a Legal Cashier is essential as this will be a hands-on role from the start. You're a good fit for our team if you have:
Well-developed interpersonal skills and confidence in interacting with people at all levels of the organisation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work well in a team environment
Strong attention to detail
Previous experience as a Legal Cashier within a law firm (essential)
Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry
Familiarity with legal accounting software
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to handle confidential information professionally
What We Offer:
The benefits of working with our firm include but are not limited to:
Company health cash plan
Enhanced annual leave
Social events and seasonal gifts
Ongoing professional development and training
Supportive and inclusive working environment
For more information about our current vacancies please contact us:
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