Office Cashier - #1308636

The role:

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our friendly, Bristol based Finance team as an Office Cashier.

The role is responsible for the office cashiering function for the firm’s various offices, delivering an efficient, effective and accurate service. You will ensure that all transactions are posted through the office bank account in a timely manner, in accordance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules, and are approved within the correct authorisation limits. The Office Cashier acts as a key contact for Partners, Matter Fee Earners (MFEs) and secretaries within the firm.

What will you do:

You will use technical expertise and maintain effective relationships to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Solicitors Accounts Rules:

• Establish good working relationships with Matter Partners (MPs) and MFEs, and with the Credit Controllers to ensure that all receipts into the office bank accounts are dealt with in accordance with the SARs and within the Firm's policies and procedures.
• Allocate bill and nominal receipts and dealing with unidentified receipts and overpayments, ensuring that they are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that office account payments are processed in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with finance policies and procedures.
• Verification of transactions on behalf of the finance department, providing corporate governance and financial control.
• Daily production and distribution of various, system driven, management reports to ensure accurate financial information.
  
  
  

You will also provide a quality service and ensuring that the team processes and objectives align with business needs:

• Obtaining relevant feedback to advise on improvements to the processes of the team and actively promoting the finance function.
• Adhering to agreed best practices, policies and processes whilst adapting to local requirements, as necessary.
• Consistently sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues.
• Applying commercial logic to advise the business on best practice in order to obtain the maximum financial benefit for the firm:
• Maintaining constructive working relationships with the MPs, MFEs and secretaries within the firm and key personnel within external organisations to ensure that focus is maintained on the balances and sums held within accounts.
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism when dealing with contacts within external organisations and to help in resolving issues to achieve the best outcome for the firm.
• Accepting responsibility and taking ownership of operational issues, finding practical solutions and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Assisting in the preparation for the SAR audits. Providing support during the audit.
• Providing commercial and legislative advice as appropriate.
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

Education / Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Law firm environment, with experience in cashiering (preferable, but not essential).
• To be able to demonstrate the application of best practice.
• To be able to demonstrate experience of building successful relationships.
  
  
  

Knowledge and Technical Skills

• Excellent Excel skills.
• Very good working use of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to advise on functionality and system transactions.
• Ability to advise the business on and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering requirements and VAT legislation, seeking guidance or escalating when required.
  
  
  

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Some key information:

• We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
• We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
• We bring together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with non-traditional capabilities via Simmons & Simmons Solutions that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.
• We are proud to rank as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.
• We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.
• All UK offices have their own artwork collections – including Damien Hurst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.
• We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our Business Plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm.
  
  
  

Equal opportunities:

We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to:

• Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
• Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require.
• Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs.
• We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview.
  
  
  

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team.

If you’re interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the Recruitment Team . To apply for the role, click on the link at the bottom of the page or visit our career page for more details.