Job Description

If you are looking for your next step in Legal accounts and want career development working for a great management team and business then this is for you!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Posting all accounting transactions and raising invoices in accordance with SAR
• Producing daily/weekly/monthly audit trails and reports. This will include management reports, bank, client balance and VAT reconciliations
• Liaising with clients and auditors to answer queries and offer suggestions
• Reconciling supplied statements
• Processing bank transfers
• Monitoring bank accounts and aged debt
• Processing all Bills/Credit Notes/Write-Offs
• Ensuring that the Helpdesk is up to date, dealing with queries as they arise in a timely manner
• Posting Disbursements to the relevant ledgers
• Processing daily client to office transfers thoroughly and by enquiring with fee earners
• Reviewing Completion Statements prior to completion
• Posting and Printing Cheques

We are looking to find a candidate who has experience completing these duties in a law firm environment due to this role being essential to the running of the business.

9am - 5pm Monday to Friday + Excellent benefits

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitization, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience of working within a Finance Department and have knowledge/experience in legal/professional services essential. Experience with Proclaim would be highly desirable but any legal accounts software experience is needed. Good communication skills. Ability to display discretion and diplomacy and enjoy being part of a multi-skilled friendly team. The ability to priorities tasks and work well under pressure. Effective time management skills and prioritization of tasks. Excellent customer service ethos. Ability to resolve queries efficiently and to communicate in a professional and friendly manner with the rest of the business. Willingness to acquire an in-depth understanding of the practical application of SRA rules. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to plan effectively. Priorities workload and have the initiative to resolve issues promptly. Experience: legal cashier: 1 year (Preferred)