Our client is an established law firm with 3 offices in the Sunderland area, and they’re seeking Legal Cashier to join their team at their Sunderland office.This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and highly organised individual to contribute to a dynamic team that share cashiering duties.With an excellent rewards package on offer including above average holiday leave and flexibility if required, this role will suit an experienced Cashier or an organised Finance professional that’s looking for a varied role in the legal sector.The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining client and office ledgers in line with the SRA’s Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and other operational and regulatory requirements including:

Handle daily banking activities, including providing a daily list of received cheques.
Post client-related transactions accurately into the firm’s computerised system.
Facilitate the receiving and transferring of funds via CHAPS for completions.
Manage deposits and withdrawals related to the firm’s accounts held at other financial institutions.
Calculate and post interest due to clients using specialised software.
Generate client computerised cheques and verify files prior to closure to ensure zero balances.
Manage and administer statements and payments received from the Legal Aid Agency in relation to the firm’s family contract

Record office-related financial transactions accurately in the firm’s accounting system.
Produce office cheques as needed.
Assist in fund transfers to settle outstanding invoices and manage time transfers between files.
Support in write-offs to clear outstanding balances and manage petty cash transactions.
Ensure the accuracy of invoices/credit notes sent to clients and post them into the firm’s computerised system.
Assist in managing the purchase ledger to ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers.
Process monthly salaries and pensions and deal with HMRC
Prepare bank reconciliation reports
Assist the firm’s COFA in producing reports

If the successful candidate has additional payroll experience this will be advantageous, but isn't essential.This will suit a team player with a proactive approach and attention to detail, strong organisational skills to maintain electronic records and files in an orderly fashion, the ability to meet urgent deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, solicitors, authorities and other organisations.

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