Senior Legal Cashier

Senior Legal Cashier
Essex
£28k to £33k

My client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm known for providing top-tier legal services across various practice areas. With a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, we pride ourselves on our professional integrity and dedication to maintaining the highest standards of legal and financial management.

Job Summary:
I am seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Legal Cashier to oversee the financial operations of the firm. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules, handling client accounts, and leading the cashiering team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in legal finance who is looking to take on a leadership position within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the firm's financial operations, including client and office accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules.
• Manage the processing of client account transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
• Reconcile client account balances regularly.
• Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all firm accounts, ensuring timely resolution of any discrepancies.
• Oversee the preparation and processing of bills, invoices, and statements. Ensure timely and accurate billing to clients and manage the collection of outstanding debts.
• Ensure full compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and other relevant regulations.
• Prepare for and manage the firm’s annual audit and address any compliance issues promptly.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports to senior management, including cash flow forecasts, profit and loss statements, and other key financial metrics.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT returns and other tax-related filings, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws.
• Continuously review and improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the cashiering function.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, banks, and other financial institutions. Collaborate with the firm’s management team and other departments on financial matters.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Significant experience as a Legal Cashier, with a strong understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules.
• Excellent knowledge of legal accounting software
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in managing client accounts, billing, and reconciliation processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead a team effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy in financial management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• AAT or ILFM qualification, or equivalent, is highly desirable.

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