Legal Cashier and Client Account Specialist at US Law Firm to £40,000 with OT

One of the US’ largest law firms is seeking to hire a new Finance team member, with the title Client Operations and Trust Specialist where your work will be predominantly legal cashiering and client accounts and you will be based in the London office.  Duties will include, legal cashiering, executing the client administrative process, including engagement management, client intake, billing, collections, trust account transactions, cash applications, bank reconciliations, reporting and liaising with clients, Partners and banks.  You will work closely within a small team to support a group of Partners and report to the Manager of Client Operations, London.  This is a high-profile role within the firm, and will require daily interactions with Partners and clients, consequently, a high level of personal confidence and professionalism is required.  Responsibilities will include being asked to gain the respect and confidence of partners that client relationships will be appropriately executed by demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness and a strong work ethic.  A university degree is preferable, previous legal cashiering experience is essential with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, a good knowledge of VAT and SARs is essential plus previous knowledge of Elite or Aderant is a must.  Standard hours are 9:30 – 17:30 with offices based in the City.