Fisher Jones Greenwood Solicitors, part of Lawfront, is an award-winning and innovative law firm, passionate about providing our clients with the highest level of customer service and the best legal advice available.
A great part of this success has been due to our staff and our working environment.
The Role
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Accounts Assistant to support the Legal Accounts Manager/Team Leader in ensuring the smooth operations and compliance with relevant rules and regulations including SRA Accounts Rules. You will contribute to the effectiveness of the Finance department by providing a comprehensive and efficient service to internal and external clients.
Key Duties
* Dealing with incoming post.
* Posting and processing disbursements and expenses accurately on a daily basis.
* Assisting with bank reconciliations and ensuring any appropriate action is taken, including rectifying discrepancies.
* Ensuring payment requests, receipts, and transfers (including CTO) are posted to ledgers and bank payments are set up and authorised in a timely manner.
* Assisting with banking of cheques and cash as required, ensuring they are banked promptly.
* Dealing directly with clients when receiving payment by cash, credit card, and cheque.
* Monitoring and managing shared mailboxes to ensure requests are handled efficiently and promptly.
* Assisting with the month-end procedure including reporting as required.
* Assisting with bill posting as required.
* Processing client interest calculations.
* Processing legal aid claims and remittance advices (where appropriate).
* Providing cover to post approved purchase ledger invoices.
* Preparing payment runs, arranging authorisation, and processing payments on the online banking system.
* Providing cover for the Legal Accounts Team Leader as needed.
* Processing write-offs in line with relevant authority levels.
* Remaining compliant with current SARs and undertaking relevant training to ensure knowledge of SARs is up to date.
* Demonstrating adaptability and flexibility to the department and the firm, undertaking any other duties as allocated.
* Operating safely in the workplace.
* Undertaking specific training courses as identified by the People and Culture Department, Group Head of Legal Accounts, and external training provider.
* Maintaining the high standard of service offered to the firm's existing clients and assisting in creating and developing the professional reputation of the Legal Accounts Department and the Firm.
* Operating the Firm's quality procedures as specified in the current edition of the Practice Manual.
* Working under varying degrees of supervision on a day-to-day basis, liaising regularly with the Legal Accounts Manager and the Head of Department.
* Working on own initiative.
Experience Required
* Previous experience within a legal finance department.
* Flexible and adaptable to deal with changing requirements, able to balance competing priorities.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Commitment to delivering a professional service to the highest standards.
* Strong IT skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
* Ability to prioritise own workload and achieve deadlines.
The Extras
As part of this role, you'll be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support, and a host of benefits.
* 25 days annual leave.
* Day off for birthday or wellbeing day.
* 4% pension contribution.
* Healthcare cash plan.
* Life assurance.
* Income protection.
* Free onsite parking.
* Access to flexible benefits portal.
Want to know more?
To find out more or for a confidential call, contact Suzanne James, our Talent Acquisition Specialist, at (phone number removed) or email.
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