Legal Cashier

Legal Cashier (12-Month FTC)

London US Law Firm Hybrid

Our prestigious US law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join its Client Account team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Working across London and other international offices, this role focuses on accurate client-account processing, daily compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules, and delivering best-in-class service within a collaborative, high-performing finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Client account posting - Input and post all client-account transactions accurately and on time.
• Financial controls - Ensure full adherence to internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Daily compliance - Monitor compliance through exception reporting and promptly address breaches.
• AML checks - Apply AML procedures and cross-reference payees.
• Bank statement review - Review multi-currency statements daily and process incoming funds.
• Electronic payments - Prepare and process payments and receipts in line with statutory requirements.
• Payment authorisation - Authorise client and office account payments.
• Unallocated funds - Follow up and ensure correct treatment of unallocated monies.
• Residual balances - Assist with reconciliation and treatment of residual balances.
• Bank reconciliation support - Provide insight on outstanding reconciliation items.
• Treasury advice - Provide guidance on deposit, treasury and money-market accounts.
• Audit support - Assist with internal and external audits, including the SRA audit.
• Month-end deadlines - Maintain high standards of accuracy and meet strict month-end and year-end deadlines.

Experience Required

• Experience within a legal finance client-account cashiering role, within a global firm.
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, reliable and well-organised.
• Proactive, adaptable and confident using own initiative.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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