Legal Cashier

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Legal Cashier is an integral part of Latham’s Office Accounting team.  This role will be responsible for assisting the Accounting Supervisor with all aspects of day-to-day cashier duties for both client and office accounts, while assisting with the review and development of operational efficiencies. This role will be located in either our London or Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and developing procedures to complete Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Settlement Agreement on a monthly basis
• Processing client account transactions, including interest calculations, and posts transactions to 3E; producing monthly bank account reconciliations for client accounts
• Investigating client account balances and working with billing attorneys to clear those balances, handling and posting client receipts and payments, all in line with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SAR) and firm policy
• Running daily reports to identify unpaid disbursements on client paid invoices and then processing payments of the same; posting of soft costs, payments, and direct debits in 3E
• Ensuring Value-Added Tax (VAT) receipts are received for Counsel fee notes

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display well-developed, professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
• Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal

And have:

• Experience in a legal cashier role
• A high school diploma
• A bachelor’s degree, preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #EntryLevel #LI-EH1