Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier - Cardiff
Competitive Salary (Negotiable depending on experience)
TSR Legal are proud to be working with a growing law firm who are currently expanding in Cardiff and the South West.
They are currently seeking a Part Time Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier to join their central team, supporting the Accounts Manager.
Job Purpose
As the Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier reporting to the Accounts Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless and friction-free accounts service to the legal team. This highly visible position involves regular interaction with Directors and Heads of Department, with a primary focus on overseeing financial operations.
Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will be supported by an existing accounts team. Your responsibilities will include managing day-to-day accounts functions such as maintaining cash flow, checking supplier invoices, monitoring expense claims, approving invoices, overseeing residual balances, addressing queries, and providing management reports as needed.
Responsibilities and Duties
*Day-to-day processing and auto reconciliation of Client and Office accounts in compliance with SAR and VAT regulations.
*Ensure accurate and efficient handling of daily tasks, including Client Receipts and Payments, Office Receipts and Payments, Billing, Supplier and Nominal Ledgers, checking Completion Packs, and end-of-day balancing and reporting.
*Adhere to established processes and workflows.
*Run required Accounts reports.
*Administer the online banking system.
*Promptly address and report any work issues or problems to the Accounts Manager.
*Answer all telephone calls promptly and handle staff queries.
*Assist the firm in adhering to Solicitors Accounts Rules.
*Ensure compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures.
Essential Criteria
*1 years’ previous experience in a similar role.
*AAT or similar qualifications preferred.
*Experience in daily accounting tasks, including purchase ledger, client account reconciliations, transfers, disbursements/recharges/expenses, and VAT.
*Experience in WIP, billing, and credit control.
*Familiarity with cash flows, trial balances, management accounts, and report analysis (ideal but not essential).
*Previous UK legal finance experience with knowledge of legal terminology.
*Sound knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules for compliance.
*Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and meet deadlines, especially at month/year end.
*Experience with accounting and case management software (LEAP / XERO experience preferred but not essential).
On offer is the chance to work for a growing legal practice with excellent benefits.
Contact Rachel Phillips at TSR Legal or apply directly below: