Your new companyReporting to the Finance Manager, the principal purpose of the role is to deliver accurate, efficient, high-level legal cashiering, financial & administration support, whilst ensuring the requirements of the Solicitor's Accounts Rules are adhered to at all times. By working collaboratively with all those responsible for the financial management of the firm, the post-holder will provide a service that is of a high standard and contributes positively to the effectiveness and professionalism of the department and firm.Your new role

• Regular monitoring and performance of standard banking functions, e.g., bank/ credit card reconciliations, client to office transfers, automatic/manual payments
• Checking, posting and dispatching client bills
• Posting disbursements, receipts and payments for client and office accounts to the appropriate ledgers
• Processing purchase ledger invoices and payments, ensuring all payment requests are correctly authorised (including liaison with partners as necessary)
• Inputting and production of nominal cheque requests
• Supporting month and year-end procedures by contributing to the preparation of monthly management accounts and assisting the Finance Manager with year-end accounts and tax returns
• Assisting with payroll and staff expense payments
• Assisting with VAT administration and returns
• Reconciliation of Land Registry transactions and posting to Practice Evolve
• Processing electronic card payments through an online card system (World Pay)
• Administering/reconciling petty cash
• Assisting in the processing of anti-money laundering checks
• Dealing with enquiries from clients, fee earners, staff and other stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

• Immediately available or 1 week's notice period.
• Experience working within a legal finance team
• Experience with SRA accounts rules.

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