Legal cashier

If you would like to work for a highly regarded and established firm, we are offering the opportunity for a full time Legal Cashier to join our Accounts department. This is on a full time, permanent basis and the hours are 9am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday. The prime role of the Legal Cashier is to take care of all accounting and financial operations within the Firm, whilst ensuring we comply with all compliance regulation and SRA Accounts Rules. This will include, but not limited to, the main responsibilities given below. The Legal Cashier will be expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and will report to the Directors. Job Description:- - To be the main point of contact for all payment and account enquiries. - To provide support to employees relating to accounting queries. - Bookkeeping and accounts maintenance on Xero in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules. - Maintaining office and client ledgers. - To oversee billing and nil balancing of accounts. - Management of Debtors and Creditors and chasing overdue payments owed. - Management of cashflow. - Daily, weekly and monthly management reporting to the Directors, including filing and producing financial reports for the accountant. - Ensuring the firms bank accounts and books match up by performing bank reconciliation. - Processing transaction, including money received by the firm and payments out, by various financial mechanism, including bank transfer and cheque. - Reporting any suspected account breaches or unauthorised activities via the appropriate channels. - VAT return submission. - Monitoring your work and the operations of the finance team, to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. - Liaising with relevant external parties, including clients, auditors, suppliers, banking providers, regulatory bodies and compliance officers. - Financial data entry. - Follow efficient billing and payment procedures in line with the company rsquo;s policies and procedures. - To support junior colleagues within the department. - To maintain relationships with staff and clients in accordance with the company rsquo;s values. - To meet individual and team performance targets as agreed with management. - Complying with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Code of Conduct and the Money Laundering Regulations in accordance with current guidance from the SRA. - To attend and contribute to monthly department meetings. - To undertake any specific training when required to do so as well as the responsibility towards self-development. - Contributing to maintaining and improving office procedures. - Perform work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Office Procedures Manual, CQS and Lexcel requirements. - Any other matters reasonably required by the Directors. Essential Skills:- Excellent organisational skills Attention to detail Literate and Numerate Proficiency with legal accounting software Time management Team work Honesty and Integrity Desirable Knowledge:- Strong Excel knowledge Knowledge of the Accounting Software Knowledge of annual audit and inspection processes Understanding of industry accounting rules and regulations Bookkeeping VAT return Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules, Working Knowledge of LEAP and Xero, Knowledge of LEXCEL AND CQS (In-House training provided) A recognised accounts qualification. Experience:- Can demonstrate previous experience within a law firm Personal Attributes Be reliable and diligent, with good attention to detail. Self-motivation to work independently and as part of a team with a lsquo;can do rsquo; attitude. A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment and have a high level of confidentiality. In return our client is offering:- - Free parking - Social nights out - Modern working environment - Pension scheme - Private healthcare - Death in Service - Discounted gym membership - Competitive holiday allowance - Training opportunities The remuneration shall be discussed within the interview stages. If this position is of interest to you, please send both a covering letter and CV to Nicola Blennerhassett by email or by telephone on (phone number removed) quoting J9613. Reflect Recruitment is acting as the Employment Agency under the Employment Agencies Act 1973