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We are looking for a Legal Cashier to join our Finance Team. Working as part of a team of 8 to maintain accurate and timely financial ledgers by providing compliant and effective cashiering duties in a professional, friendly and helpful manner. Role: Legal Cashier Location: Firm Wide Hours: Full Time Term: Permanent Vacancy Reference: 1359-BBL Who we areYou’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard tocultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years. We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service. Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices on occasion. Our offices are in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton. Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:Compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules Ensuring that office account receipts are processed on 3E promptly and accurately within 48 hours of receipt, and that any non-office related receipts are transferred to client account or returned to sender under the unallocated receipts policy. Ensuring that client account receipts are processed on 3E 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 inter-account transfers on 3E and Reporting any breaches to Accounts Manager Banking Undertaking daily bank functions to include daily banking (subject to being in Bristol); reconciliation and recording of daily cheque logs; investigating and allocating electronic payments received. Controlling designated deposit accounts and related transactions via the HSBC VAM system Cashiering Ensuring that electronic payments are processed on 3E and promptly and accurately in accordance with Clarke Willmott electronic payment policy ensuring the reason for payment is appropriate and relevant to the underlying matter Complete daily bank reconciliations for all accounts held by Clarke Willmott; investigating/reporting any identified errors Processing and printing authorised cheque requests Carrying out interest calculations on client matters ledgers ensuring that interest is posted to 3E and paid to clients in accordance to the Clarke Willmott interest policy. Verifying and processing disbursements, including disbursement transfers, promptly and accurately via Chrome River and 3E as requested in accordance with UK VAT rules Ensuring all processes are carried out in accordance with the firm’s Service Level Agreement (SLA) Other duties The administration, timely processing and monthly reconciliation of petty cash issued to all offices where a cash float is held. Dealing with matter ledger related queries from fee earners, partners and other staff members Dealing with payment enquires from clients, suppliers and banks Maintaining and reconciling the suspense account ledgers and related postings, ensuring prompt return of unclaimed monies. Working as a cohesive team, adopting a flexible approach to the role, rotating duties as the business needs change to best serve the team and business as a whole. General administrative duties including filing and archiving. It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures. 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 we can offer you:A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on ourindividual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment. There’s no doubt we expect the best from our 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 offlexible benefits . If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter using the form below. As a firm we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Ourrecruitment privacy notice details how information is collected, processed and how long it is retained for. Talk to our recruitment teamDo you have the right to work in the UK? How did you hear about this vacancy? Please detail where you heard about this vacancy Have you taken part in a work experience scheme at Clarke Willmott previously? Please detail which scheme this was Upload CV & covering letter PDF, Doc, or Docx format only. 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