Legal Cashier

London, NW1 (hybrid working pattern with potential for flexible working)

£45,000 - £48,000

Our client, an established law firm based in NW1, are seeking an experienced finance professional to join their Camden office as a Legal Cashier. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your prior legal cashiering experience within a friendly and dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Processing client payments and receipts, dealing with residential and commercial completions, online payments and ensuring compliance of both the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the firm's internal rules
• Monthly payroll processing
• Assisting the Accounts department in all aspects of cashiering duties
• Posting incoming client funds
• Processing of LAA remittance advice
• CWA reporting (Legal Help Fixed Fee submission)
• Carrying out BACS/CHAPS/same day BACS/inter-account transfers via Barclays
• Processing domestic and international electronic payments
• Dealing with queries from fee earners and support staff
• Operation of Designated Deposits

Experience and Skills:

• At least 10 years of experience in legal sector finance and credit control
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels within the firm
• Ability to work in a team with a client service focus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge & experience of Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Understanding of CCMS reporting and billing
• Up to date knowledge of LAA Costs Assessment Guidance
• Experience with legal aid processing and submissions
• Confident using various IT applications including Outlook, Excel, Online Banking and Practice Management Software. Prior use of Partner for Windows preferable but not essential.