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Moore Barlow is seeking a Legal Cashier to join our Southampton based finance team.

Based in the Tollgate Business Park, our modern, open-plan offices were recently refurbished to a high specification, and include a great subsidised cafe/coffee shop called "The Engine Room" - a great place to spend time with new colleagues.

We are different - although a Top 100 Law firm, we strive to be 'Human First' in everything we do. This means we truly care about our teams as well as our clients. Whether you work within our legal teams, or one of our support functions, you’ll find a Career with Moore Barlow rewarding with plenty of opportunity for personal growth and development.

Our Legal Cashiers work within our busy and friendly finance department and are responsible for ensuring that all monies are accurately and recorded once work has been completed for our Clients. This is a key role and ensure that we are fully compliant with all Statutory and Regulatory requirements whilst also ensuring that we collect payments when required. The role is varied and 'customer facing' meaning it's a great place for interact with people, whilst working within a professional and fast-paced finance team.

Day to Day:

• Working as part of the Legal Cashier Team to carry out the daily cashier function of Moore Barlow to include;
  • Processing receipts, payments and transfer of client monies
  • Processing client matter office payments and transfers
  • Ensuring client ledgers are up to date and accurate
  • Reviewing and processing invoices on client matters
  • Daily bank reconciliations
• Contribute to accurate and timely month end closure. This role includes serving as a hands-on team member responsible for performing and reviewing transactions.
• Working with the Team to ensure the Solicitor Accounts Rules are being adhered to.
• Support the delivery of relevant training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Assist with the review and development of relevant training guides and documentation for the team.

What we look for:

• Previous experience working within a Finance department is essential. This might have been gained as a Legal Cashier, however if you have experience as a Finance Administrator or Assistant, we would encourage you to apply.
• It is desirable for the preferred candidate to have knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR), although this is not essential as training can be provided.
• Good knowledge of Excel and Word with accurate keyboard skills.
• Experience of using Elite 3E would be advantageous, but not essential.
• A good working knowledge of relevant VAT rules would also be an advantage.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is keen to further develop and grow their career in a fast paced and professional law firm. If you have the above experience, we'd strongly encourage you to apply.

Welcome to Moore Barlow, a progressive and people-orientated Law firm with over 450 dedicated professionals including 70 Partners and 272 Lawyers who focus on delivering exceptional services for three groups of people: Individuals & Families, Entrepreneurial Businesses & Organisations and Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence.

We’ve also won awards! Named as one of the Top 200 Law Firms in the UK in The Times Best Law Firms 2021 list, we have also been widely recognised in Legal 500 UK 2021, the UK’s leading guide to Law Firms, as 11 of our practise areas have been ranked Top Tier.

What we can offer

Our culture is open, diverse and inclusive; it’s an environment of belonging, where people can thrive and be the best version of themselves. We strive to nurture our people and offer enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable careers. This includes providing the best training, great pay and rewards and more control over work life balance through flexible working patterns.

We also offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave, private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance and a generous pension scheme. For most of our roles we are also offering a hybrid or flexible way of working.