Legal Cashier - Bristol, United Kingdom - Grafton Nicholls Ltd

Grafton Nicholls Ltd

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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking to recruit a Legal Cashier for a well-regarded national law firm based in Bristol

Hybrid working is available and there is excellent scope for career progression with this opportunity.

You will be responsible for:

Compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules
Ensuring that office account receipts are processed and accurately within 48 hours of receipt, and that any nonoffice related receipts are transferred to client account or returned to sender under the unallocated receipts policy.
Ensuring that client account receipts are processed promptly and accurately with an appropriate narrative to help ensure client balances can be actioned without delay
Reporting and seeking authorisation of unpaid disbursements noted for payment, ensuring that disbursements are either paid as authorised or transferred to client account
Promptly processing interaccount transfers
Reporting any breaches to Accounts Manager
Undertaking daily bank functions to include daily banking, reconciliation and recording of daily cheque logs; investigating and allocating electronic payments received.
Controlling designated deposit accounts and related transactions
Ensuring that electronic payments are processed promptly and accurately in accordance with the firm's electronic payment policy ensuring the reason for payment is appropriate and relevant to the underlying matter
Completing daily bank reconciliations for all accounts; investigating/reporting any identified errors
Processing and printing authorised cheque requests
Carrying out interest calculations on client matters ledgers ensuring that interest is posted and paid to clients in accordance with the firm's interest policy.
Verifying and processing disbursements, including disbursement transfers, promptly and accurately as requested in accordance with UK VAT rules
Ensuring all processes are carried out in accordance with the firm's Service Level Agreement (SLA)

This role is right for you if:

You will be approachable, proactive, professional, adaptable and flexible.
You will have previous experience in a legal cashiering or similar role, with good knowledge of Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules.
You will have sound IT skills including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer and have experience of Elite Enterprise or similar system, document management systems and Corporate online banking.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral are essential for this role.
A minimum of 6 GCSE passes at grade C or above (or equivalent), including English and Maths.

What the firm can offer you:

The firm thrives on their individual differences and diversity because as a team, they are united by their shared values and mutual respect.

Working with them you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment. Theirmission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. They provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey. There's no doubt they expectthe best from their people and even the occasional extra mile.

In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.