Senior Legal Cashier in Antrim

Our client based in Windsor is currently recruiting for a full time Senior Legal Cashier to start asap. There is potential for this position to be made permanent after a minimum of 3 months temping.

Working hours - 9am-5.15pm Monday to Friday - office based.

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Legal Cashier to join our dynamic legal team. In this vital role, you will manage all financial transactions related to legal cases, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Your expertise will help streamline billing processes, maintain precise financial records, and support the overall financial health of the firm. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Client & Office Account Management
  • Maintain client and office ledgers accurately.
  • Process client receipts, payments, and transfers.
  • Ensure compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Accounts Rules.
  • Monitor client account balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Financial Transactions
  • Process bank transfers, cheques, and electronic payments.
  • Perform daily banking and posting of receipts.
  • Handle CHAPS, BACS, and online payments.
  • Manage billing transfers from client to office account.
• Reconciliation & Reporting
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Reconcile client and office accounts.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
  • Produce financial reports for management.
• Billing & Disbursements
  • Process legal bills and invoices.
  • Manage disbursements and expense payments.
  • Allocate payments to the correct matters and clients.
• Compliance & Audit
  • Ensure all financial activities comply with legal accounting regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records for internal and external audits.
  • Assist with compliance checks and regulatory reporting.

Essential

• Experience working in a law firm accounts department.
• Knowledge of legal accounting rules and client account procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good knowledge of accounting systems and legal practice management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Articulate and fun.

The benefits of being a temporary worker through Bucks & Berks Recruitment include:

• A friendly and supportive temps' team; we are here to answer any questions and support you in your role.
• Weekly pay, no more counting down the days until your monthly payday!
• As a temporary candidate you will receive a Costa gift voucher on your 13th consecutive week worked!
• Holiday pay on top of your hourly rate.
• A flexible approach to working, you are in control of when you are available to work.
• Fantastic experience and opportunities with large and small businesses across the Thames Valley region.
• Gain insight in a variety of departments and organisations, a great way to discover the work you enjoy and the company structures that work for you.

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.