Senior Legal Cashier
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Senior Legal Cashier
Location:
Windsor
Salary:
£30-33.5K plus excellent benefits package
About the Opportunity
Our client is a
well-established and highly regarded law firm
with
over 100 years of history . Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced
Senior Legal Cashier
to join its busy and supportive team in Windsor. This is an important position within the finance function, offering the opportunity to play a central role in maintaining the firms financial accuracy, compliance, and day-to-day efficiency.
This role would suit a candidate with strong
law firm accounts experience , a solid understanding of
legal cashiering processes , and the confidence to work accurately in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is essential.
Key Requirements
We are looking for a candidate with proven experience within the
legal sector , ideally gained in a
law firm accounts department , who can bring both technical knowledge and a proactive approach to the role.
Essential requirements:
Considerable experience within the legal industry
Previous experience working in a
law firm accounts department
Strong knowledge of
legal accounting rules
and
client account procedures
Good understanding of the
Solicitors Regulation Authority Accounts Rules
Experience maintaining
client and office ledgers
Confident processing a range of financial transactions including
bank transfers, cheques, electronic payments, CHAPS, BACS, and online payments
Experience carrying out
bank reconciliations
and account reconciliations
Ability to support
month-end
and
year-end
financial processes
Good knowledge of
accounting systems
and
legal practice management software
Strong
Microsoft Excel
and general accounting software skills
Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Personal attributes:
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work to strict deadlines
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Articulate, personable, and able to thrive in a busy team environment
Role & Responsibilities
As
Senior Legal Cashier , you will be responsible for supporting the smooth and compliant running of the firms financial operations, ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and in line with regulatory requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
Client & Office Account Management
Maintaining
client and office ledgers
accurately
Processing
client receipts, payments, and transfers
Monitoring client account balances and resolving discrepancies
Ensuring full compliance with
SRA Accounts Rules
Financial Transactions
Processing
bank transfers, cheques, and electronic payments
Performing daily banking and posting of receipts
Handling
CHAPS, BACS, and online payments
Managing billing transfers from
client to office account
Reconciliation & Reporting
Performing
monthly bank reconciliations
Reconciling
client and office accounts
Assisting with
month-end
and
year-end
processes
Producing financial reports for management as required
Billing & Disbursements
Processing
legal bills and invoices
Managing
disbursements
and expense payments
Allocating payments to the correct matters and clients
Compliance & Audit
Ensuring all financial activity complies with
legal accounting regulations
Maintaining accurate records for
internal and external audits
Assisting with compliance checks and regulatory reporting
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced
Senior Legal Cashier
to join a professional and collaborative legal team where your expertise will be highly valued. You will play a key role in supporting the firms financial integrity while working in a varied and fast-moving environment.
If you are a knowledgeable legal accounts professional who enjoys accuracy, responsibility, and being part of a strong team, this could be an excellent next step.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Legal;Legal