We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant or Legal Cashier to join our friendly client's accounts team in Aylesbury. This role is part-time, equivalent to 2-3 days a week and is solely office-based, working alongside a full-time legal cashier.
We are looking for a strong candidate that has knowledge of client accounting system including reconciliation to bank accounts, preferably has full knowledge of SRA rules and regulations relating to client accounts and can work as part of a friendly and experienced team. Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience.
Some of the duties will include:
1. Reconciliation of the firms bank accounts on a daily basis
2. Dealing with incoming monies via Internet Banking; ensuring funds are investigated and allocated promptly in accordance with the Firm's policies
3. Dealing with payments out of the firm's accounts by either electronic payment or cheque payment, in accordance with the firm's policies, and in line with the SARs
4. Checking and processing bills
5. Checking client balances and working with fee earners to clear following completion, ensuring balances are returned promptly
6. Transferring costs and disbursements
7. Liaising with clients by phone to take card payments
8. Providing support to fee-earners/secretaries on all financial matters and assisting with queries as they arise
9. Reporting any breaches promptly to colleagu...