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Reference JTDECPET
Location Peterborough
This role involves but is not limited to:
· Ensure client receipts and payments are processed in an accurate and timely manner.
· Dealing with un-cashed cheques and stopping any over 6 months old.
· Process client to client account transfers
· Monitoring client balances, checking if monies need to be returned.
· Complete client-to-client transfers on a timely basis and in accordance with Solicitors Accounts Rules
· Monitor client account queries inbox and respond within 24 hours
· Daily reconciliation of the client bank accounts and support, and cover, for the reconciliation of the client bank accounts
· Ensure client account cheques are accurate and issued within 24 hours
· Assist with Residual Balances in line with SAR rules.
· Reporting any breaches of SAR
· Day to day support to the Cashier Manager and Financial Controller.
· Supporting the accounting team with month-end duties
· Any other ad-hoc tasks.
Requirements:
· Strong Microsoft Office skills, in particular Excel, preferably at intermediate/advanced level.
· Experience of working within a similar role within a Solicitor’s accounts department.
· Have a good understanding of the accounting system, the banking system and case management systems.
· Full knowledge, experience and understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules is required.
· Ability to communicate at all levels and across all departments.
· Excellent organisational and planning skills.
· Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
· Can work independently and as part of a team.
· High levels of attention to detail.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and always remain professional.
Company Core Values:
· Aspire: To challenge convention, an entrepreneur with energy for change. To be the best we can be.
· Innovate: To creatively evolve our working practices, use our revenue and resources in a virtuous cycle of improving our people, systems and growth.
· Integrate: Bring together people and systems into a cohesive force.
· Commit: To work with integrity and invest in long term relationships, creating a strong market position and delivering sustained commercial advantage.