CAREER LEGAL

Responsibility

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• excellent opportunity for a Legal PA/Secretary with Real Estate/Property experience in a law firm to support at Partner level
• our client, an outstanding global law firm are now looking for a PA to support Partners within their Dispute Resolution team
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• they offer a competitive salary, a welcoming environment, professional development, and flexible working
• we are a leading UK law firm renowned for our expertise in private wealth management
• this is an excellent firm, who offer lots of progression and a great working culture
• the successful PA will be joining a friendly, and supportive environment with lots of scope for progression
• this is a fantastic opportunity at an awarding winning law firm, who offer a friendly and supportive environment
• this is a great opportunity to gain understanding and develop your PA skills across different areas of law
• with one of the largest private wealth teams in the country, we provide comprehensive legal services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families
• this is the perfect role for a candidate with litigation experience, who relishes building relationships with clients
• travel arrangements- national and international
• diary management and meeting organisation
• formatting documents
• proactive diary management
• pro-active diary management
• diary management and acting as a gatekeeper for fee earners
• diary and inbox management
• inbox and diary management
• support fee earners with business development including creating pitches and presentations
• pro-active diary management and organising meetings
• formatting and preparing binders of documents
• our commitment to excellence and personalized client service sets us apart in the industry
• manage complex calendars, schedule appointments, and arrange meetings, both internally and externally, coordinating with various stakeholders across different time zones
• diary management
• acting as a gatekeeper to fee earners
• travel arrangements
• acting as a gatekeeper for allocated fee earners
• travel arrangements – booking taxis, accommodation, organising currency, visa applications, and creating itineraries
• diary Management
• travel arrangements and organising meetings
• travel arrangements - including creating itineraries and processing expenses
• opening new files and onboarding new clients/conflict checks/AML
• acting as a gatekeeper for fee earners
• amending documents to inhouse style and track changes
• opening new files and onboarding new clients
• liaise with clients - arranging meetings, drafting engagement letters and keeping the client database up to date
• booking and organising client meetings
• preparing pitches and presentations
• organize extensive travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, transportation, and visa requirements, ensuring efficiency and adherence to preferences and itineraries
• assisting with business development- creating pitches and materials
• opening new files to include conflict checks, creating new matters, and engagement letters
• supporting with business development/marketing
• travel arrangements and creating itineraries
• inbox management and actioning any emails as necessary
• organising internal and external meetings
• co-ordinating meetings- booking meeting rooms, ensuring rooms are set up correctly and any necessary paperwork is prepared
• answering incoming calls, taking messages and transferring calls
• following and adhering to firms processes and policies
• booking and arranging meetings - including booking meeting rooms, taxis, and restaurants
• organising and booking meetings
• monthly billing
• travel arrangements to include itineraries, VISAs, currency etc
• organising meetings, client lunches and booking meeting rooms
• arranging meetings
• supporting the HOD with ensuring effective running of the department including organising meetings, appraisal meetings, holiday approval
• arranging meetings, conference calls and video conferences
• prepare and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• assisting with billing and processing expenses
• processing expenses
• opening and closing files
• organising client events and meetings
• organising meetings – booking meeting rooms and ensuring rooms are set up correctly
• travel arrangements including preparation of itineraries
• supporting fee earners with marketing initiatives including presentations and pitches
• booking taxis, couriers, hotels, working with the firms travel agent and creating itineraries
• billing, accurate time recording, attending WIP meetings, processing invoices
• organising and managing internal and external meetings and assisting with conference calls
• working with the BD team to prepare pitches, and monitor responses to BD events
• organising meetings both in person and virtually across multiple time zones
• working closely with finance to ensure accurate billing and credit control
• organising and booking client meetings
• file opening, conflict and AML checks, and letters of engagement
• processing invoices
• welcoming visitors and dealing with deliveries
• dictation
• inbox management
• booking meetings and organising meeting rooms
• welcoming clients to the building
• travel arrangements – booking taxis, accommodation, visa applications, creating itineraries and arranging currency
• helping with organising events – researching venues, and monitoring guest lists
• liaising with clients, keeping the client database up to date and assisting with organising events
• conflict checks
• onboarding new clients
• liaising with fee earners and maintaining communication

Requirements

• proven experience as a Legal Personal Assistant or Legal Secretary in a private wealth management or legal environment
• strong understanding of wealth management concepts, financial terminology, and investment products
• exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen eye for detail
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• highly organised with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues at all levels

Trade

• administrative Assistance
• Administrative Assistance

Earnings for position pa

Responsibility

• job Details
• our client is a long established medium sized City practice with a good working environment, friendly and an informal atmosphere
• their core sectors are aviation, insurance and reinsurance, international trade and energy and shipping
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• they are now looking to hire a Credit/Revenue Controller
• produce Client Statements
• their London Finance Department is looking to hire a Credit Controller to provide support across all practice groups
• they are now looking for a credit controller to join their Finance team
• send reminder letters progressing to LBA
• working closely as part of a team you will play an important role supporting our nationwide team of consultant lawyers
• in this role you will be the revenue and credit controller for your business areas
• ensure the credit control database is updated regularly and maintained with current activity summary
• review and report on aged debtors
• this role reports to the Credit and Revenue Control Supervisor
• attend monthly review meetings with the Credit Control Manager to discuss collection performance and remedial actions
• regularly review the process and procedures to reduce debtor days
• ensure invoice debts are collected in a timely manner
• managing the debt recovery process reporting directly to the Finance Director and working with the wider finance and legal cashiering team
• read through client files to ascertain the latest activity regarding the status of WIP and debt
• responsibility for ensuring that all credit control functions are completed
• chasing outstanding invoices by letter, phone and email in-line with agreed credit control procedures
• day to day responsibility for cash collection for a designated department/practice group and or client
• attend client meetings as required/requested to ensure/support the prompt payment of invoices
• regularly meet and negotiate terms with third party debt collection agencies
• regular meetings with partners and clients to ensure all relevant debts are chased as necessary
• to meet partners and fee earners on a monthly basis to review their aged WIP and debtor balances
• responsible for ensuring that client invoices are paid in a timely manner
• circulating received correspondence to update relevant partners
• hold regular meetings with partners and clients to ensure all relevant debts are chased as necessary
• review bill receipts and identity/resolve discrepancies immediately
• manage write-offs, bad debt provisions and setting up of payment plans
• this international law firm has over 20 global offices delivering a full range of legal services, especially those of a complex, high-profile and multi-jurisdictional nature
• our client was founded in 2009 as one of the first law practices to adopt a limited liability company structure, they are a new-model law firm providing a more dynamic, forward-thinking and independent environment in which to practise for senior lawyers, underpinned by unparalleled administrative, compliance and technological support
• this client is a thriving law firm with offices in central London. They are well known for their work in insurance, the professions, and the construction industry. They are now looking to hire a Legal Cashier to join their small team
• follow up overdue invoices by telephone, email and letter within agreed timescales
• to add notes of all chasing activity into the credit control system
• communicating with clients on a daily basis to chase outstanding debts over 30 days old for the firm’s four offices
• dealing with clients via telephone and email
• keeping record of credit control notes and ensuring they are dealt with on a timely basis
• credit control letters and statements to clients in line with agreed cycle
• our client is looking for a Credit controller to provide an important support service to the Partners and Fee Earners in all aspects of debt management
• work with other Finance operations teams to resolve issues preventing the payment of bills
• telephone and email clients
• maintain accurate notes on the credit control database
• negotiating re-payment plans in consultation with our consultant lawyer team
• preparation of monthly statements to clients
• keeping up to date information regarding outstanding debts stored on the firm’s accounting system, Peppermint
• maintaining relevant notes regarding debtors on the in-house credit control system
• attending regular review meetings with the respective partners
• to update ARCS with notes daily from client correspondence and Revenue Controller & Credit Controller meetings
• develop a plan to tackle the level of global debt over 1 year. Implement the plan by proactive engagement with debtors and Kennedys staff and partners to secure payment or settlement
• develop a plan to tackle the level of global debt over 1 year.Implement the plan by proactive engagement with debtors and Kennedys staff and partners to secure payment or settlement
• the focus of this role is to ensure that WIP is billed in a timely manner and monies owed to the Firm are collected promptly to maximise the firm's cashflow
• respond to information requests promptly, refer any complex queries to the Credit Control Manager
• negotiate payment plans in conjunction with Partners
• deal with queries from case handlers, clients and other members of the Finance Department. Daily communication with cashiers and billing assistants
• contact clients directly regarding settlement of their bills
• helping to reduce the firms lock up and ultimately continue to maintain the debtor days at an acceptable level
• attending regular meetings alongside management to review Partners’ ledgers
• proactively engage fee earners and partners to resolve issues and to collect debts over 1 year or reach settlement with clients - attend regular meetings with fee earners and partners to agree collection plans
• working in collaboration with the debt collection team on any legal action needing to be taken as required
• liaise with the Revenue Controller and practice groups to resolve issues/queries preventing settlement of debt
• establish working relationships with the partners in dealing with outstanding debts
• establish working relationships with the partners in dealing with outstanding debts and negotiating for payment with clients
• reconciling client ledgers to ensure all disbursements have been billed and recovered
• initiate and manage proceedings against poor payors, using an external debt collection agency where necessary
• arranging regular meetings with Partners, either in the office or via teams to discuss actions to be taken on overdue debts
• generating credit checks and liaising with Partners on any potential issues
• work with the Credit Control Manager and other Financial Operations teams to implement changes, to maximise efficiency and level of service
• deal with internal and external queries
• reconciling of payments received and investigating any errors occurred
• liaise with cashiers regularly on allocation of unapplied or unidentified monies as required
• keep abreast of insurance market collection procedures and terminology. Liaison with insurance market collection agents
• this is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and enjoy a rewarding and fulfilling working environment with flexible working arrangements to include home working
• resolving account queries in relation to aged debt and client ledger balances
• review funds held on client account where there are outstanding bills
• when possible, to assist with other duties within the accounts department as assigned by the Head of Accounts
• allocate daily payments into Office account
• facilitating credit card payments for invoices where applicable
• produce regular reports on debt to identify issues for escalation
• chasing all unpaid invoices for allocated London practice areas and international offices
• ensure invoice debts are collected in a timely manner. Follow up overdue invoices by telephone, email and letter within agreed time scales

Requirements

• previous experience in a similar role, within a law firm or professional services environment
• proven experience of working in a Credit Control function, with good knowledge of legal billing cycles
• previous experience of end-to-end credit control and accounts receivable processes
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• the confidence to deal effectively with clients, Partners, other fee earners and Management
• knowledge of Solicitors Accounting Rules and VAT
• strong written and verbal communication skills especially during difficult customer negotiations
• A methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy
• ability to prioritise workloads
• ability to build relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• good communication skills at all levels
• excellent interpersonal skills
• possess excellent communication and negotiation skills
• use the 3E system to its full capability and engaging with the workflows
• be able to follow instruction, work independently and proactively

Earnings for position credit controller

Responsibility

• job Details
• our cent is a prestigious and well-established law firm, able to trace its roots back to the 1800s
• over time the firm has grown its client and won several awards
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• inputting Foreign Agent invoices onto Access Dimensions using Capture and Readsoft - these accounts deal predominantly with multi-currency invoices
• day to day running of the AP department including the supervision of three team members
• with a view to building upon previous successes the firm is looking for ambitious and passionate candidates to apply
• they are looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Cashier to join their Legal Finance team
• raise weekly BACS payment of supplier invoices
• vendor invoice approval using Chrome River - ensuring appropriate coding and approval
• inputting Foreign Agent invoices onto Access Dimensions using Capture and Readsoft – these accounts deal predominantly with multi-currency invoices
• posting all incoming purchase ledger invoices on to the accounting system
• process disbursements and professional fee invoices
• review and process Accounts Payable invoices for the London, Brussels and other offices as required
• assisting the AP & Cashiering Manager with improving efficiencies within the department in order to maximise service to the firm
• assist with the set-up of new vendors, alongside compliance rules and vendor set up
• to include weekly ad hoc payment preparation and accurately record settlement of invoices in Aderant ensuring a clean Payables ledger
• entering Renewal invoices in Access Dimensions, exporting to IPT and ensuring DMS is accurately updated
• receive and review individual invoices and payment requests for appropriate supporting documentation in accordance with the firms’ policies and procedures
• ensuring all incoming invoices are authorised for payment by the appropriate person
• perform daily payment runs in multiple currencies
• ensure ad-hoc payments are instructed as per requested
• A high degree of flexibility is expected, to provide support to the Finance Operations team and wider firm
• our client is an international law firm with 23 offices across the globe and currently has over 1000 staff. The firm has won many awards over the years, including International Law Firm of the Year
• assisting the AP & Cashiering Manager with team development and ensuring departmental training needs are met
• process E-invoice
• processing expenses
• uploading payments onto Elite 3E PMS
• scan any non Chrome River invoices to site-scan
• you will be required to field queries as they arise and to keep others updated on tasks as relevant
• they are now looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Officer to assist the Accounts Payable team in processing supplier invoices. The successful applicant will have previous Accounts Payable experience within a law firm
• payment processing using Barclays.net London office expense report auditing
• petty cash and any incidental bank tasks such as cheque lodgements
• review invoices and payment requests for appropriate approval as outlined in the Firm’s Grants of Authorities
• posting of company credit card
• responding to and resolving internal and external payment queries
• liaise daily with Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator
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• assisting AP Manager with writing of firm policies in order to remain compliant with current SARs
• approving expense reports and passing through for payment
• understanding of client account and transactions involved to assist at busy times
• prioritise and select invoices for timely payment runs and one-off urgent payments
• arranging a weekly payment run for due invoices and expenses
• track unpaid items and produce regular reports
• ensure supplier statements reconcile with Cooley account records and investigate discrepancies
• to input supplier invoices, disbursements and employee expenses onto Aderant Accounts system
• ensure compliance with firm expense reimbursement policies
• assist with office account transactions including bill receipts and direct debits
• official Fee Accounts
• entering Overhead/Supplier invoices onto Access Dimensions using Capture and Readsoft - ensuring appropriate nominal ledger codes and narratives are used and that prepayments are readily identified
• processing and reconciling transactions relating to Counsel fees and Expert fees
• handle remittance advices
• telephone liaison with suppliers re general queries with invoices and statements
• working in a team of Legal Cashiers, the role holder is required to assist with the day-to-day transactions of our accounts payable and client account function
• previous use of Chrome River would be an advantage
• to check correct coding of General ledger invoices to correct Budget codes
• dealing with various expense queries
• assist in the preparation of internal and external audit selections and internal collection drives
• assisting AP Manager in various projects in order to progress the department to include but not exclusive to - set up of SEPA electronic bank details within Aderant and implementation of new systems
• maintain periodic upload to the financial system of expense reports in preparation for reimbursement
• reconciling supplier ledgers and statements as appropriate
• ad-hoc duties as and when they arise
• recognition of valid VAT invoices
• under the guidance of the Senior Accounts Payable Officer and Senior Legal Cashiers you will be expected to meet challenging internal and external banking deadlines
• assisting the Senior Accounts Payable Officer with all day to day aspects of Accounts Payable, ensuring that all invoices and expenses received are processed and paid on a timely basis with all data accurately recorded
• managing the firm’s invoices, appropriate approvals and accurately posting client disbursements in a timely manner ensuring time deadlines such as month and year ends
• ensure timely & accurate entry of all invoice transactions by Managers & Admin staff into Chrome River in accordance with appropriate approvals & account codes, checking that invoices have not been previously paid
• strong MS skills, in particular Excel
• ensuring client disbursements are paid in line with Solicitors Accounts Rules
• general accounting enquiries
• when requested to match off from the Renewals report against invoices in IPT

Requirements

• the successful candidate will have proven Accounts Payable experience
• experience of working in an IP firm would be advantageous
• experience of using Elite 3E
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• available to work overtime, as required
• the individual will need to have strong supervisory skills
• legal or professional services accounting experience required
• the successful candidate will have proven Accounts Payable experience, in a managerial capacity, within legal or professional services
• strong IT skills
• experience of working in a professional services office would be advantageous
• legal or professional services accounting experience, 3-5 years required
• enthusiastic, flexible with the ability to manage Accounts Payable workload, prioritising and working to tight deadlines
• proven working knowledge of VAT
• high level numeracy and analytical skills
• experience of Elite 3E systems, Chrome River preferred
• previous 3E experience
• the Ideal should have experience of working in a similar finance role, leading or managing a team
• methodical approach to work
• natWest online banking software experience preferred
• ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• previous law firm experience
• experience in 3E or Chrome River would be beneficial, but also not essential
• effective learner - strong sense of curiosity with a willingness to
• ability to understand and work accurately with different currencies
• self-motivated and confident in their own ability
• prior experience in a law firm is preferred, but not essential

Earnings for position accounts payable

Responsibility

• job Details
• our client is a prestigious and well-established law firm, able to trace its roots back to the 1800s
• my client is one of the world’s largest and oldest law firms with a history stretching back to the 19th century
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• over time the firm has grown its client and won several awards
• they are now a leading global law firm with offices in key business centres across the Americas, Asia and Europe
• our client has a history going back to the late 1800s when they were established in the City of London
• preparation of the monthly Management Accounts
• production of monthly management accounts for distribution to Partners and Senior Management
• assist in annual LLP statutory accounts preparation and audit for the firm
• with a view to building upon previous successes the firm is looking for ambitious and passionate candidates to apply
• the firm employs approximately 2000 lawyers
• they opened their first overseas office in the 1970s and now have offices in ten locations across the globe
• revenue calculations
• review of monthly accounting adjustments including accruals and prepayments, depreciation etc
• they are looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Cashier to join their Legal Finance team
• their London office has a headcount of circa 800 and offices in the City
• with over 500 lawyers worldwide, they are a dynamic, commercial firm and leaders in their specialist business areas
• review of overheads
• preparation of monthly departmental financial reports
• they are now looking to hire a Assistant Management Accountant
• month end journals including prepayments and accruals
• responsible for the production of the firm Pension Scheme accounts for audit
• assist in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts
• responsible for London office annual expense budget detail
• management of the Firm’s finance function and finance team , proactively reviewing team operations and performance
• assist with daily cash flow reporting
• assist in the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts including posting accruals, prepayments in accordance with an agreed timetable
• supervision of a team who process all cashiering, client account and accounts payable
• department statistics
• production of quarterly internal accounts for the two overseas entities
• responsible for overseeing monthly management accounts submissions by all offices
• monthly review of Practice Group performance and investigating variances
• preparation of monthly management accounts reporting
• management of the Firm’s finance and accounting systems, proactively reviewing the Firm’s systems ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• assist with month end reporting in accordance with the agreed deadlines
• managing the Solicitors Accounts Rules audit with the Firm’s accountants. Preparation of the London’s Management Accounts for internal and bank purposes
• A high degree of flexibility is expected, to provide support to the Finance Operations team and wider firm
• and support the Manager – Financial reporting & Budgeting in the maintenance of proper books of account for the UK LLP
• headcount and performance targets
• quarterly production of full P&L forecast
• we are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Assistant Management Accountant to join an experienced legal finance team at a renowned international law firm
• reviewing office p&ls and office balance sheet composition and reconciliation schedules, following up with offices where questions arise
• production of monthly budgetary control variance analysis
• all financial record keeping
• you will be required to field queries as they arise and to keep others updated on tasks as relevant
• responsibilities include
• maintaining fixed asset register
• assist with annual budget preparation
• assisting the Group Finance Manager in respect of monthly bank reconciliation reviews
• review and preparation of monthly G/L analysis detail
• all financial reporting within the Firm’s business structure, including partnership accounting; analysis and advice
• assist with Balance Sheet reconciliations at the month end
• assist Fee Earners with various queries in relation to navigating and obtaining relevant data from the firm’s financial information system
• preparation of monthly financial reports to UK and global requirements and deadlines
• supporting junior members of the Finance team on day-to-day queries
• preparation of the firm’s annual LLP accounts
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• preparation of monthly and annual cash flow forecasts
• preparation of quarterly expense forecasting
• monthly management accounts; analysis and advice
• preparation/review of the monthly fee-earners billing and time reports
• preparation of quarterly VAT returns to HMRC including VAT reclamation on Counsel fees
• intercompany billing and account reconciliations
• month end processes
• preparation of quarterly partnership tax accounts accrual reporting
• preparation of annual budgets, financial planning and cash-flow forecasting
• assist with bank covenant reporting in accordance with our loan agreements
• completing monthly, quarterly and annual legal surveys and Office for National statistics submissions
• liaise with external auditors to ensure a smooth annual audit
• assist with the preparation of the London Budget as and when required
• working in a team of Legal Cashiers, the role holder is required to assist with the day-to-day transactions of our accounts payable and client account function
• previous use of Chrome River would be an advantage

Requirements

• qualified or part qualified - CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent. QBE would also be considered
• experience of preparing monthly management accounts
• degree Educated, a BA in Accounting or similar preferred
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• full accountancy qualification
• qualified accountant
• experience of working in professional services and/or industry
• part and/or Qualified Accountant preferred
• significant experience in an accounting role
• strong technical accounting experience, including experience producing management accounts and other internal management information
• A flexible, professional and proactive attitude
• significant experience working with financial and accounting systems
• experience in a professional service firm would be ideal but not essential
• experience in producing management accounts
• relevant experience managing a team / managing people
• experience working wit rom financial practice management systems
• strong communication and inter-personal skills and excellent team player
• experience of using Elite 3E or a comparable accounting system required
• experience working with partnerships is essential

Benefits

• profit sharing

Earnings for position management accountant

Responsibility

• job Details
• this Client is a leading medium-sized commercial law firm based in central London
• our client is a truly international law firm with offices in all the major business location across the globe
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• we are looking for an enthusiastic Legal Cashier to join a thriving Law firm based in the heart of Central London
• the firm in question are now looking to hire a Legal Cashier
• our client is a specialist law firm headquartered in London with offices across the United Kingdom
• to ensure that contact with clients meet the firm’s standards of client care
• support the operation of the firm’s accounting system
• processing of client and/or office account payments
• dealing with receipting and paying out client funds
• performing allocations for all UK office cash receipts in multiple currencies
• they provide a full range of human rights services including personal injury, employment and discrimination and clinical negligence
• they are now looking for a Legal Cashier Assistant to join their Chelmsford office
• to undertake daily banking functions including bank reconciliation's
• allocate all funds coming into the client and office bank accounts
• processing client and/or office account receipts
• transferring funds between office and client accounts on a daily basis
• producing weekly office credit balance reports for all areas
• offering support to core functions within the AP and Cashiers team
• this firm provides a friendly working environment and an attractive benefits package
• day to day supervision of workloads
• ensure queried and escalations are handled correctly and promptly through to the appropriate resolution
• the administration and reconciliation of petty cash
• take conveyancing matters through completion swiftly with accuracy
• processing transfers between client and office account
• paying in and processing client account cheques
• posting the bank charges for all CHAPS payments
• monitor the firm's accounts help mail box
• the processing of client and office accounting transactions including postings
• to ensure that all banking is done daily
• assisting with the processing of client and office account transactions
• preparation of bank reconciliations and/or peer review of reconciliations
• dealing with unallocated client receipts
• client to office transfers
• office & Client bank reconciliations
• client Account payments
• assisting the Accounting Supervisor with the review and development of operational efficiencies
• perform daily bank reconciliations and administration of petty cash
• staffing the Finance helpdesk and dealing with queries
• support the Senior Legal Cashier with ensuring that the firm’s accounts comply with SAR and VAT rules
• monitor bank accounts to identify and process incoming payments in line with SRA/AML rules
• producing Office and Client account cheques
• responsible for checking final stage & 2nd Release at Barclays / RBS online systems
• TT/CHAPs, BACS & Faster payments via electronic banking
• the processing of office accounting transactions including posting dockets
• daily review of the office and client account bank statements
• posting of incoming electronic payments received into client account
• daily posting of incoming electronic payments received into client account
• dealing with invoices and ensuring they are paid on time
• assisting with daily bank reconciliations and incoming BACS allocation
• daily bank reconciliations and transfers from Client to Office bank accounts
• petty cash postings and reconciliation
• process all domestic and overseas payment of funds from both client and office accounts
• daily Office Account bank reconciliations
• responsible for deposit account postings and reconciliations
• posting receipts to client and office accounts, processing client to office account transfers
• solicitors Accounts Rules enquiries from partners and staff
• full participation in the day to day activities of the Cashiers team
• additionally, to action any queries received relating to this department are resolved or if necessary escalated in a timely manner
• the preparation of cheques and processing of bank transfers
• ensure that all cheques are printed daily across all offices
• preparation and processing of foreign payments
• review daily bank reconciliations for RBS
• raising client cheques
• processing requests to transfer client funds in settlement of the firm’s fees in accordance with SRA Rule 17
• client receipts and electronic payment preparation
• monitoring and processing all incoming funds
• reviewing and developing procedures to complete PAYE Settlement Agreement monthly
• engage in processing office and client accounting transactions
• accurately posting client receipts to matters
• perform reconciliation of petty cash and daily banking functions
• handle queries from secretaries and fee earners and advise on correct usage of the firm’s payment approval system
• processing Client to Office transfers
• processing client and office account payments, including Foreign, Expert and Counsel's suppliers
• opening supplier accounts, entering invoice details and reconciling supplier accounts
• identifying and allocation of incoming cash
• sending CHAPS/BACS payments
• keeping track of banking transactions on a daily basis and managing the accounts system
• offering support to core functions within Cashiers team
• month end bank reconciliations for Client and Office accounts
• posting and checking recharges
• client bank reconciliations to the agreed timetable
• monitor client account, check monies received and inform the relevant fee earners
• bank reconciliations, dealing with general accounts queries
• assist with updating of client accounting records/statements for clients
• accounts payable requests which include checking of data/back-up paperwork/charge codes and inputting of data/bank payments
• helping to ensure fee earners and other support staff comply with the firm's internal cashiering regulations and SAR
• it is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days
• operating the cashiering inbox, delegating workflow to the team
• VAT administration and returns
• to enter postings to the accounts system daily

Earnings for position legal cashier