- Work as part of the Client Account team in the London office, supporting financial operations for the London, Brussels, Dubai and Tokyo offices
- Handle all aspects of legal finance client account cashiering
- Support projects and wider initiatives
- Accurately and promptly input and post client account transactions, payments and receipts
- Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, VAT and AML requirements, internal financial controls and policies
- Monitor SRA Accounts Rules compliance through exception control reporting and report and remedy breaches
- Apply AML procedures to cross-reference payees
- Review daily client account bank statements across all currencies and process incoming funds
- Prepare and process electronic payments and receipts
- Authorise client and office account payments
- Follow up on unallocated monies and ensure correct treatment of funds
- Assist with reconciliation and treatment of residual client account balances
- Support outstanding bank reconciliation items
- Advise on deposit, treasury and money market accounts
- Calculate and apply client interest
- Handle client account queries and interpret client ledgers
- Assist with internal and external audits, including the SRA Accounts Rules audit
- Maintain high service and work-quality standards while meeting month-end and year-end deadlines
Requirements
- Minimum of two years' legal finance experience in client account cashiering, preferably gained within a global law firm
- Experience working as part of a team in a busy environment, dealing with high-value transactions
- Knowledge of statutory regulations, including the SRA Accounts Rules and Anti-Money Laundering regulations
- Experience of Aderant Expert or Elite is preferable
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional manner at all times
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Pro-active and hard-working approach
- Personable, able and willing to work as part of a team
- Reliable and well organised
- Questioning mentality
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to use own initiative
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in legal finance client account cashiering, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and Anti-Money Laundering regulations while maintaining high service standards and meeting strict deadlines.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Legal Finance Experience
- SRA Accounts Rules Compliance
- Anti-Money Laundering Knowledge
- Aderant Expert Experience
- Attention to Detail
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Client Account Cashiering
- Transaction Processing
- Payment Authorization
- Bank Reconciliation
- Client Ledger Interpretation
- Interest Calculation
- Exception Control Reporting
- Electronic Payment Processing
- Compliance Monitoring
- Audit Assistance
Soft Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Proactive Approach
- Organizational Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
Industry Keywords
- SRA Accounts Rules
- VAT Compliance
- AML Requirements
- Financial Controls
- Client Account Management
Tools & Technologies
- Aderant Expert
- Aderant Elite
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Legal Cashier – 12-Month FTC employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
