Legal Cashier

Our client provide legal services throughout the Mold area. They are now looking for an experienced Legal Accounts Manager / Cashier to join their small office.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career at a fast paced, legal services firm. This role is initially being recruited for on a temporary basis, however could be offered permanently to the right candidate.

Role 

• You will be expected to report and analyse accounts data and communicate such information to the Senior Partner on a daily basis
• Management and distribution of cash - to and from office and client accounts
• Recording all payments and receipts
• Preparing and executing CHAPS and BACS receipts and payments
• Maintain purchase ledger and nominal accounts
• Daily and monthly bank reconciliation 
• Preparing monthly profit - loss accounts and budgets
• Preparing VAT records
• Processing costs / damages cheques and electronic payments
• Effectively resolve queries in a timely manner 
• Ensure WIP is recorded and billed on a timely basis. Credit control for all fee earners
• Lodging bills
• Prepare and complete end of month / year accounts procedures
• Monthly review of Direct Debits and Standing Orders
• Manage payment  plans with suppliers
• Ensure continued compliance with SRA regulations
• Assist with Audit roles for auditors / SRA / bank etc
• Other accounts and cashier duties as required

Candidate Profile and experience:

• Must have existing experience of a Legal Cashier role (1 year minimum)
• Legal Accounts Assistants with 2 + years' experience will be considered
• Availability at short notice would be beneficial
• Good understanding of the Solicitor Accounts Rules
• Working knowledge of IRIS case management system required
• Past experience working with Xero and Leap case management system would be beneficial