AddressThis role involves but is not limited to:
Ensure office receipts and payments are processed in an accurate and timely manner.
Dealing with un-cashed cheques and stopping any over 6 months old.
Process office to office account transfers
Monitoring office balances, checking if monies need to be returned.
Complete office-to-client transfers on a timely basis and in accordance with Solicitors Accounts Rules
Monitor office account queries inbox and respond within 24 hours
Daily reconciliation of the office bank accounts and support, and cover, for the reconciliation of the client bank accounts
Ensure office account cheques are accurate and issued within 24 hours
Assist with Residual Balances in line with SAR rules.
Reporting any breaches of SAR
Day to day support to the Cashier Manager and Financial Controller.
Supporting the accounting team with month-end duties
Any other ad-hoc tasks.
Requirements:
Strong Microsoft Office skills, in particular Excel, preferably at intermediate/advanced level.
Experience of working within a similar role within a Solicitor’s accounts department.
Have a good understanding of the accounting system, the banking system and case management systems.
Full knowledge, experience and understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules is required.
Ability to communicate at all levels and across all departments.
Excellent organisational and planning skills.
Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
Can work independently and as part of a team.
High levels of attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and always remain professional.
Company Core Values:
Aspirations: To be the best that you can, motivated to do things better, works smarter not harder, embraces changes, learns from mistakes, takes an interest in the vision of the business
Integrity: Open and honest, shows respect, admits mistakes, looks at ways to improve and share ideas
Innovation: Creative and Dynamic, Adaptable to change, seeks ways of doing things better, get involved with work that makes a difference, continuously learns new things for personal development
Commitment: Relationships for the long-term
