We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant or Legal Cashier to join our friendly accounts team. This role is part-time, equivalent to 2-3 days a week and is solely office-based, working alongside a full-time legal cashier.
Some of the duties will include:
- Reconciliation of the firms bank accounts on a daily basis;
• Dealing with incoming monies via Internet Banking; ensuring funds are investigated and allocated promptly in accordance with the Firm’s policies;
• Dealing with payments out of the firm’s accounts by either electronic payment or cheque payment, in accordance with the firm’s policies, and in line with the SARs;
• Checking and processing bills;
• Checking client balances and working with fee earners to clear following completion, ensuring balances are returned promptly;
• Transferring costs and disbursements;
• Liaising with clients by phone to take card payments
• Providing support to fee-earners/secretaries on all financial matters and assisting with queries as they arise.
• Reporting any breaches promptly to colleagues and partners as well as ensuring they are remedied upon discovery;
• Ensuring all incoming cheques received, are logged, and postings requested where required; and
• To undertake any other reasonable duties including monthly financial reports, profit and loss reports and having knowledge or experience of Liberate or LEAP case management systems as well as covering colleagues in the accounts team, as requested.
We are looking for a strong candidate that has knowledge of client accounting system including reconciliation to bank accounts, preferably has full knowledge of SRA rules and regulations relating to client accounts and can work as part of a friendly and experienced team. Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience.
Any candidate who wishes to apply is invited to send a CV with covering letter to the email below.
Email: aryaroe@wilkinssolicitors.co.uk
Or alternatively please phone Arya Roe on 01296 424 681.
Wilkins Solicitors LLP endeavours to run it’s business in a way which encourages equality of opportunity and respect for diversity.
