Senior Legal Cashier / Legal Accountant
Location: Helston, Cornwall
Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time (flexible hours over the working week) Minimum of 22.5 hrs per week
Join Borlase & Co (Cornwall) Solicitors LLP
Borlase & Co Solicitors is a long-established and respected law firm serving clients throughout Cornwall and beyond. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Cashier / Legal Accountant to take a leading role within our accounts department and support the ongoing financial management of the firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Cashier, Legal Accountant, Finance Manager or Bookkeeper looking for a varied and responsible position within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.
The Role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the firm's client and office accounts, ensuring full compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules and maintaining accurate financial records.
Working closely with the Partners and external accountants, you will play a key role in the financial management of the practice and help ensure the smooth running of the firm's accounting functions.
Key Responsibilities
Client and Office Accounts
- Managing client and office accounts in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules.
- Processing client receipts, payments, transfers and banking transactions.
- Handling property completion monies and associated accounting processes.
- Managing designated client accounts and deposit accounts.
- Monitoring client balances and residual balances.
- Processing interest calculations and account transfers.
Financial Management
- Performing daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Managing purchase ledger and supplier payments.
- Processing bills, disbursements and credit notes.
- Assisting with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
- Preparing financial reports and management information for the Partners.
- Assisting with budgeting and cash flow monitoring.
- Supporting annual accounts preparation and year-end processes.
Compliance and Regulatory Matters
- Ensuring compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and internal financial controls.
- Supporting annual accountant's reports and regulatory audits.
- Maintaining compliance with anti-money laundering and financial regulatory requirements.
- Assisting with internal compliance procedures and financial risk management.
- Liaising with external accountants, auditors and banking providers as required.
Payroll and Administration
- Processing payroll and pension administration.
- Maintaining accurate accounting and financial records.
- Supporting the implementation and improvement of financial systems and processes.
- Assisting with other finance and administrative duties as required.
About You
You may already be an experienced Legal Cashier, or you may have a background in bookkeeping, accounting or finance and be looking to develop your career within a law firm.
Experience of legal accounting procedures and the Solicitors Accounts Rules would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training can be provided.
You will be organised, proactive and capable of working independently whilst maintaining exceptional levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Essential Requirements
- Experience managing both client and office accounts.
- Strong bookkeeping and accounting skills.
- Experience conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Payroll administration experience.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and accounting software.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Professional and confidential approach to sensitive and confidential financial information.
Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience within a solicitor's practice.
- Understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules.
- Experience using Xerox or similar accounting systems.
- AAT or ACCA qualification or equivalent accounting qualification.
- Experience producing management accounts.
- Experience supporting practice management and compliance functions.
- Experience working closely with Partners, Directors or senior management teams.
- Experience within a multi-disciplinary legal practice.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
- Company pension scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and success of the firm.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Legal Cashiers, Legal Accountants, Finance Managers and Bookkeepers with experience working within legal practices or other financial institutions.
Direct applications only, please. Borlase & Co Solicitors is not engaging recruitment agencies in relation to this vacancy. Any unsolicited CVs submitted by recruitment agencies will not be accepted and no fees will be payable in respect of such submissions.
Borlase & Co Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.
Pay: From £19,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- What are your salary expectations for this role based on the advertised hours?
- Do you have any experience with Xero?
Experience:
- Payroll management: 1 year (preferred)
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
- Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
