Legal Cashier

at  Optimal Solicitors

Optimal Solicitors are a successful niche Legal Practice based in Manchester. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Legal Cashier to join our established team on a full-time or part time, temporary basis.
We are a multi-service law firm with a loyal and growing national and international client base. This is an opportunity to join our professional, modern law firm with scope for progression.
The legal cashier will play a critical role in managing the financial aspects of our legal services, ensuring compliance in line with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), and providing essential support to fee earners.

• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions, including receipts, payments and transfers
• Work closely with the conveyancing department to prepare and process payments related to property purchases, sales and mortgages
• Previous experience with Personal Injury is essential
• Process client payments and disbursements accurately and in a timely manner
• Reconcile client and office bank accounts regularly to ensure accuracy
• Assist in the management of client account balances and interest payments
• Generate and review client invoices, ensuring accurate billing for legal services
• Provide billing support to solicitors and clients, addressing billing enquiries and discrepancies
• Manage petty cash and office expenses
• Previous experience of Proclaim Accounts software is essential
• Stay up to date with industry-specific changes and technology to enhance the firm’s financial operationsAny other ad-hoc duties requested by management to support the running of the department