Accounts Assistant

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: