Legal Cashier
We are looking to recruit a Legal Cashier for a permanent opportunity with a leading law firm based in Nottingham.
The firm are able to offer hybrid working which currently consists of 2 days in the office and 3 days at home.
They are looking for a Legal Cashier with a minimum of 2 years' experience to work as part of a team who take full responsibility for maintaining the client ledger by the accurate receiving in, and execution of client financial transactions in accordance with the Solicitors' Accounts Rules and the Firm's policies.
Responsibilities will include:
• Importing of the daily BACS receipts from our on-line banking portal, checking the associated documentation provided is correct, complete and match where applicable and to query any unmatched items
• Using the discretion delegated to decide on the most appropriate treatment of receipts and payments to meet Firm and client requirements in accordance with the Solicitors' Accounts Rules
• Preparing and executing the telegraphic transfers, foreign payments and BACS payments with associated authentication procedures and in accordance with the firm's procedures
• Promptly filing all transaction paperwork associated with the Legal Cashier's position
• Perform the daily SAR compliance control checks by running and dealing with the daily SAR breach reports
• Undertake other finance department duties as and when required
• Ensure client services meet the firm's operational, compliance and regulatory business needs
• Ensure all process documentation is complete and up to date and amended to include any process improvements
They are looking for someone with the following personal attributes:
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• A positive team spirit with the ability to build strong working relationships within the firm, including senior management and partners
• Ability to work accurately and adhere to critical deadlines under considerable time pressure
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work in a logical and methodical manner
• Confident, articulate and adept in obtaining (and where necessary challenging) information on own initiative in order to progress processing and meet targets
An attractive salary and benefits package and excellent career progression are both on offer to the successful individual
The firm are able to offer hybrid working which currently consists of 2 days in the office and 3 days at home.
They are looking for a Legal Cashier with a minimum of 2 years' experience to work as part of a team who take full responsibility for maintaining the client ledger by the accurate receiving in, and execution of client financial transactions in accordance with the Solicitors' Accounts Rules and the Firm's policies.
Responsibilities will include:
• Importing of the daily BACS receipts from our on-line banking portal, checking the associated documentation provided is correct, complete and match where applicable and to query any unmatched items
• Using the discretion delegated to decide on the most appropriate treatment of receipts and payments to meet Firm and client requirements in accordance with the Solicitors' Accounts Rules
• Preparing and executing the telegraphic transfers, foreign payments and BACS payments with associated authentication procedures and in accordance with the firm's procedures
• Promptly filing all transaction paperwork associated with the Legal Cashier's position
• Perform the daily SAR compliance control checks by running and dealing with the daily SAR breach reports
• Undertake other finance department duties as and when required
• Ensure client services meet the firm's operational, compliance and regulatory business needs
• Ensure all process documentation is complete and up to date and amended to include any process improvements
They are looking for someone with the following personal attributes:
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• A positive team spirit with the ability to build strong working relationships within the firm, including senior management and partners
• Ability to work accurately and adhere to critical deadlines under considerable time pressure
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work in a logical and methodical manner
• Confident, articulate and adept in obtaining (and where necessary challenging) information on own initiative in order to progress processing and meet targets
An attractive salary and benefits package and excellent career progression are both on offer to the successful individual