Legal Cashier
London
Our client is a dynamic and expanding US law firm with over 35 offices in all the leading business and finance centres in the US, Europe and the Far East.
They are now looking to hire an Legal Cashier. The successful candidate will have good understanding of Solicitor Accounts Rules and ideally have Legal Cashier background.
Responsibilities
Processing of client and office receipts in line with our firm’s processes & policies.
Setting up electronic payments in a timely and organised manner.
Ensure we are always compliant with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
Actioning any internal bank transfers as required from client or office account.
Calculating interest due on client account transactions.
Ensure that client balances are returned in a prompt manner.
Supporting the wider accounts team, completing any additional ad hoc tasks as required
Candidate Profile
Previous accounting experience
A solid understanding of the solicitor’s accounts rules.
Previous experience in the legal sector is essential
Previous role as a legal cashier would be advantageous
Experience of using different currencies and an understanding of how those transfer’s work.
The ability to demonstrate knowledge of the Solicitors accounts rules would be advantageous.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
A commercial and pragmatic outlook.
Ability to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances.
Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Important Notice
It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you.