Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• 1st level checking of all transfers prepared by colleagues and passing to 2nd level checking of all transfers over £50k 
• Identifying and posting all incoming amounts to the client accounts and liaising with users when necessary, in order to allocate funds 
• Reconciliation of all clients accounts on a regular basis (to be defined dependent on volume of transactions) 
• Preparation and posting of all transfers and currency conversions 
• Ensuring procedures and controls regarding client and office transfers are followed 
• Requesting currency exchange deals when necessary 
• Obtaining authorisation of transfers before relevant cut-off times 
• Ensuring all transfers processed and advising user when transfers completed 
• Liaising with online banking support teams when necessary to expedite payments, obtain MR103s. request advice regarding payment creation etc. 
• Review and deal with unreconciled items. 
• Recommend improvements to processes and procedures in areas of efficiency, control, and work quality. Ad-hoc and project support responsibilities, as required. 
• Contributing to the overall success of the department by deputising and providing cross-cover for colleagues when necessary. 
• Undertake any other duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. 

Person Specification 

• Sound intellectual skills evidenced by a strong academic background, preferably to graduate level or equivalent combination of A-levels, further training and experience. Must hold at least 5 GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent, to include Maths and English. 
• AAT qualified (or working towards) 
• Knowledge and experience of accounting principles and practices (e.g., reconciliation and balances, accounting computer systems and ledgers, coding structures, payroll procedures) ideally gained within a professional services environment or partnership. 
• Experience of business payments platform e.g. EQPay. 
• Experience of AIM or equivalent legal practice management system would be an advantage. 
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite – Excel and Outlook essential. 
• Able to successfully form, build, develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with people from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. 
• Superior organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and ad-hoc urgent requests without sacrificing quality and accuracy. 
• Client orientated with the ability to handle highly confidential information and maintain high levels of confidentiality and discretion at all times. 
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Demonstrates excellent analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving. 
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative and effectively manage own time. 
• Committed to the delivery of the highest levels of customer service. 
• Able to work successfully as part of a team