Legal Cashier

We are looking to recruit a Legal Cashier for a permanent opportunity with a well-regarded law firm based in Harrow, London.

The successful individual must have previous experience in a legal cashier role within the accounts department of a law firm and have a strong knowledge of Solicitor’s Accounts Rules (SARs).

Your duties will include:

- Client and Office Receipts (Some cheques but mainly Bank Transfers, Card Payments, BACS Receipts, Faster Payments etc
- Advising fee earners of incoming funds received and ensuring accurate and timely posting thereof
- Client and Office Payments (CHAPS Payments, BACS Payments, Faster Payments, International Payments).
- Daily Client account and Office account bank reconciliation
- Attending the bank on an ad-hoc basis
- Invoice processing, inter account transfers, journals etc
- Assisting clients with making card payments online via our website and for those unable to, taking credit card payments over the phone
- Setting up online payments using the Lloyds Commercial Banking Online payment platform.
- Verifying payment requests, creating payment instructions, seeking payment authorisation, and arranging subsequent transmission.
- Liaising and assisting fee earners/support staff with ledger queries
- Keeping of all records
- Producing reports as and when needed

The successful individual will have the following skills and experience:

- 3+ years’ experience within a similar role in a legal firm
- Knowledge of SAR’s and legal account processes
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Organised and reliable
- Strong time management skills

An attractive salary and benefits package and excellent career progression are both on offer to the successful individual.