Legal Cashier

• Part-time (2-3 days per week)
• Location: Buckinghamshire, Office-based
• Salary: £30k - £36k pro rata, dependant on experience

I am excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced or Legal Cashier or Legal Accounts Assistant to join my client's friendly accounts team. This role requires a professional who is able to manage multiple financial tasks and is familiar with SRA rules and regulations relating to client accounts.

• Reconcile the firm's bank accounts daily.
• Handle incoming money via Internet Banking, ensuring funds are investigated and allocated promptly in accordance with the Firm’s policies.
• Manage payments by electronic payment or cheque, in accordance with the firm’s policies and in line with the SARs.
• Check and process bills, and manage client balances, working with fee earners to clear balances following completion.
• Transfer costs and disbursements and liaise with clients by phone to take card payments.
• Support fee-earners and secretaries on all financial matters and assist with queries as they arise.
• Report breaches promptly to colleagues and partners and ensure they are corrected.
• Log incoming cheques received and request postings where required.
• Undertake other duties including monthly financial reports, profit and loss reports, and cover for colleagues in the accounts team as requested.

• Experience as a Legal Accounts Assistant or Legal Cashier.
• Knowledge of client accounting systems including reconciliation to bank accounts.
• Preferably full knowledge of SRA rules and regulations relating to client accounts.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience with Liberate or LEAP case management systems is advantageous.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and experienced team.
• Engaging and varied work environment.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 with length of service with discretionary Christmas closure
• Free conveyancing 
• Auto enrolment pension

To apply for this Legal Cashier position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.