Senior Legal Cashier

Totum Partners is searching for a Legal Cashier for a leading law firm for a 6-month FTC to lead a finance team project.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing monthly progress reports to the Client Accounting Manager.
• Assisting fee earners in returning client money post-matter completion.
• Initiating correspondence with clients for balances under £500.00.
• Managing the firm's client funds reporting system to ensure compliance.
• Analysing finance systems and matter files for client account transactions.
• Processing credit notes, re-billing, and ledger adjustments.
• Seeking partner approval for client account withdrawals.
• Verifying client bank details before remitting funds.
• Identifying reasons for holding client funds and notifying clients accordingly.
• Conducting procedures for unknown client identities or whereabouts.
• Preparing SRA applications for untraceable client balances.

The ideal Legal Cashier will possess:

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong prioritisation and deadline management skills.
• A proactive and positive approach to work.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail and logical thinking.
• Enthusiasm and drive to excel.
• Professional and courteous demeanour in all interactions.
  

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that’s why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.