Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a talented Legal Accounts Assistant to join our first class, specialist Finance Department in Liverpool. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients. The purpose of this role is to provide Legal Cashiering support and analysis for the Firm across all practice areas, Personal Injury and Consumer Law duties including bill payments, BACS, faster payments, CHAPs and cheques. Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors. At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we\xe2\x80\x99re building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company\xe2\x80\x99s future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals. If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities to include:

• Managing client accounts and responsible for allocation of clients\xe2\x80\x99 cash in accordance with Solicitors Accounting Rules (SAR).
• Preparing online electronic bank transfers, ie. CHAPS, BACS and Faster Payment.
• Assist with cheques to be produced for local and regional offices
• Consider all new requested information in line with agreed Service Standards/ISO Procedures and SAR requirements
• Monitor and ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions
• Support with the management of the Service Desk inbox ensuring timely and accurate responses are delivered to stakeholders
• Maintenance of residual balances in line with SRA rules
• Ensure business cash is maximized accordingly
• Build effective relationships both internally within the Finance team and externally with the team\'s wider stakeholders

About You:

• Excellent excel skills
• Accurate and efficient
• Ability to manage own workload in line with achieving both personal and team objectives
• Openly encourages the sharing of information, judging when, with whom, and what to communicate, whilst maintaining confidentiality where necessary
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Adhering to deadlines and escalating issues to management accordingly
• Experience in Accounts Payable processes, ideally within a Legal Cashier function

Company Values: Our values provide the framework for how we engage with our colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. These behaviours and values must be demonstrated in the role and across the business.