Legal Cashier

Job description

About the team Onside Law is unique in combining senior in-house experience from within the sports, media and entertainment industry with first class city law firm backgrounds. This ensures clients receive the practical, flexible and informed legal advice that the increasingly complex and sophisticated sector needs.Following the firm's creation in February 2005, Onside Law has risen rapidly in the independent legal directories and is ranked as one of the top sports and media law firms in the UK. Each of our lawyers has trained and practised at leading city law firms including Slaughter and May, Clifford Chance, Freshfields, Nabarros, Allen & Overy and Ashurst.We offer a number of benefits to our staff, including:Holiday, starting at 25 days annually. One day added after two years of service with an upper limit of 30 daysContributory Workplace Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 5% of gross annual salarySimplyhealth Cash Plan - Upon joining the businessHealth insurance – after one year of serviceAbout the role of the Legal Cashier An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Legal Cashier to join our accounts department based in London.The successful candidate will be working as part of a small but busy team dealing with all aspects of daily cashiering. This will include:Client AccountingEnsure all client account transactions are processed daily, without delayEnsure compliance with SRA client money regulations and firm's client account policies and proceduresMaintain the firm's SRA client money regulations breaches register & report to Finance ControllerEnsure daily bank reconciliation of client accountEnsure residual client balances are checked weekly and funds dealt with accordinglyOffice AccountingEnsure bills and credit notes are raised in accordance with firm's requirementsEnsure expenses are processed, approved, and paid in line with weekly and month end deadlinesEnsure disbursement recharges are processed in a timely manner to facilitate prompt billing and recoveryEnsure the firm's credit card transactions are processed monthlyAssist in preparing month end reports for Australia & Swiss officeMaintain Consultancy register and paymentsMaintain commission register & paymentsAssistance with closing month endAccounts PayableMonitor outstanding purchase orders to ensure appropriate action is taken to maintain accurate recordsEnsure all office payments, as far as possible, are processed via the firm's purchase ledgerEnsure all office payments are posted in a timely mannerEnsure urgent payment requests are processed in line with firm's policyEnsure supplier statements are reconciled and any query items resolved without delayPerform aged creditor analysis, resolve queries and report on outstanding overdue itemsGeneral AssistanceProvide cover and assistance as and when necessaryMaintain an efficient and effective, high level of service to the business, the firm's clients and suppliersContinually review and identify opportunity for process enhancements and improvements to financial control, proposing recommendations to senior managementEnsure senior management are informed of all contentious issuesAbout You We are seeking a team player who can also confidently work independently. It is essential that you have experience as a Legal Cashier with 3 or more years' experience and have a strong understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules, accounts payables, receivables, bank reconciliations, cash flow and general assistance.Candidates must have a good educational backgroundRelevant experience within a busy Finance department of a legal practice is requiredExcellent knowledge and experience of working with finance systems (GL) and practice management systems (clients and matters) is essentialExpertise in client accounting, including regulatory compliance with SRA and bank reconciliations is requiredStrong numerical, organisational and communication skillsCandidates should understand accruals and prepaymentsStrong knowledge of input/output VAT is requiredStrong organisational skills and an eye for detailTo apply Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and cover letter.Closing date for all applications should be Tuesday 24th Feb 2025

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English