Legal Cashier (12 Month FTC)

Join a top global law firm as a Legal Cashier (12m FTC) - hybrid, 2 days in the London Bridge office.

Your new company
I have partnered with a global law firm with over 40 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. They provide leading corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service across the globe. The closest station is London Bridge, a short 5-minute walk to their London office, which overlooks the River Thames and Tower Bridge. You will be required to travel to the office 2 days per week. The UK Cashiering team sits within our Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) Treasury function, reporting into the Cashier Team Leader. The UK Cashiering team has the Cashier Team Leader and two Legal Cashiers.

Your new role
Cashiers are responsible for managing the UK's cash receipting processes in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules with some coverage provided for NRF's non-UK EMEA offices. The Legal Cashier - Office (this role) is responsible for the day-to-day handling of the UK office bank accounts with cover provided for the Client accounts and supporting the Cashier Team Leader with other ad hoc activities.

Ensure client money is handled appropriately and in accordance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules

Accurately allocate office and client receivables to the correct nominal or client matter code

Accurately perform bill reversals and reallocations

Identify and resolve any discrepancies in financial records

Update the breach log with any breaches of the Solicitor Accounts Rules and NRF's SRA policies.

Ensure all payment instructions are signed off

Process large value, urgent CHAPS, international payments, cash transfers and other payment types

Prepare daily and month-end bank reconciliations of office and client bank accounts, ensuring they are signed off in accordance with the Solicitor Account Rules.

Review and analyse client accounts to identify residual client balances

Follow company policy and procedures to ensure residual client balances are returned promptly.

Ensure all client cash, including cheque receipts, is banked promptly

Maintain good record-keeping processes and carrying out general filing

Assist Cashier Team Leader with any ad-hoc tasks as required

What you'll need to succeed

Have a thorough understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules (Essential)

At least 3 years' experience working in legal cashiering (Essential)

Be able to start a new role within 1 month (Short notice)

Worked with an SAP financial system (beneficial)

What you need to do now
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