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Legal Cashier – London (Permanent)
A leading international professional services firm is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join its established finance team in London. The business has a strong reputation within the legal sector and offers a collaborative, supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional development.
Your Role
As Legal Cashier, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of client account transactions, ensuring full compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and internal policies. You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of client monies while delivering an efficient service to stakeholders across the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing client account receipts and payments, including CHAPS, SWIFT, and Faster Payments.
- Ensuring all client account transactions comply with SRA Accounts Rules and internal controls.
- Managing client account banking and daily transaction processing.
- Monitoring client account balances and assisting with residual balance resolution.
- Producing and reviewing weekly reports to support compliance and identify potential issues.
- Liaising with fee earners regarding client account balances and queries.
- Supporting bank reconciliation processes as required.
- Monitoring and responding to requests through the cashier’s inbox.
- Building effective working relationships with partners, stakeholders, and finance colleagues.
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What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Previous and recent Legal Cashier experience within a law firm.
- Strong understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules.
- Experience handling client account transactions and client monies.
- Knowledge of CHAPS, SWIFT, and Faster Payments.
- Experience using legal finance systems, ideally Elite 3E or a similar platform.
- Exposure to online banking platforms.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
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What You’ll Get in Return
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected legal organisation.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Exposure to a varied and busy legal finance environment.
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