Job Description

• Manage the online banking system access rights and account access
• Device Management and internal Client liaison
• Be a primary Payments approver (this can be high volume / high value)
• Gain a strong understanding of payment compliance / fraud prevention / SAR
• Understand any 3rd party changes to the system and internal requirements
• Support in Bank Statement management
• Online setup and access to Deputy accounts
• Support in the maintenance of the firms Central Register
• Online Account management
• Where necessary liaise with the bank’s online helpdesk
• Support with internal online Bank Transfer approvals
• Support with Cheque approvals
• Support with ISO reporting for online access
• Administrator for a number of payment platforms

Each Payment submitted through the in-house payment tool details supporting documentation and all payments must be reviewed for accuracy and in line with the Solicitors Accounts rules. Once payments are in the online banking system a primary payment approver will need to ensure everything is appropriate to the matter, recorded in line with the Solicitors accounts rules and processed in a timely manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• You have previous experience of working in a banking or compliance role
• Knowledge of the ‘Solicitors Accounts rules’, ISO and AML a strong advantage
• Exposure to dealing with or the approval process of online payments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise and advise Partners, fee earners and support staff
• Strong I.T. Skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong time management skills and excellent attention to detail
• You are approachable, proactive, professional, adaptable, flexible