Treasury Controller

Job role: Treasury Controller

Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 (35 hours per week)

At Hill Dickinson flexibility is an established part of our culture. Our commitment to supporting colleagues to balance their work and home lives has previously been awarded. We are happy to consider flexible working opportunities and welcome conversations about individual requirements throughout the recruitment process.

Team: Finance Operations

Location: Liverpool

Role overview

Introduction to the role:

An opportunity has arisen to join an experienced transaction team. You will report to the Treasury Manager and work on a rota basis with the Treasury Team

You will be required to carry out the duties of a Treasury Controller providing accurate and timely processing of financial transactions for the firm in accordance with the firms procedures and the Solicitors Accounts Rules and other applicable regulations.

Key responsibilities:

• Treasury transaction postings including client/office payments and receipts (UK & International) for 70 UK bank accounts 30 International bank accounts inter account transfers disbursement edits & postings daily bank reconciliations.
• Processing trust account transaction requests and bank reconciliations in adherence to Trust account procedures/SRA regulations.
• Assisting the International Offices with any finance support required to include client matter transaction and bill processing and bank reconciliations when required
• Assist with accounts maintenance client residual balance and projects that may include leaver audit administration and accounts database maintenance.
• Dealing with general enquiries to aid the wider Finance team and the firm.
• Assisting with routine accounts duties as and when required.
• Assist with accounts maintenance and disbursement editing for matter management
• Bank reconciliation and overaged items assistance as and when required
• As appropriate assist with clerical accounts duties and accounts administration

• Contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes within the department.

What are we looking for:

Important criteria:

• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Work well as part of a team
• Strong organisational & communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good Excel skills

It would be beneficial for you to have some of the following:

• SRA regulatory knowledge
• Legal Treasury experience
• Foreign exchange experience

If you dont meet all of the criteria above but feel that you could add real value to Hill Dickinson we encourage you to apply and if successful we can help you develop along the way.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Hill Dickinson is committed to providing fairness and equal opportunity for all regardless of age gender gender identity ethnic origin disability sexual orientation marital or transgender status nationality religion or belief.

We understand that our power as a firm comes from empowering our people and that it is only by encouraging and enabling individuals to be themselves at work that we can truly benefit from their rich and varied strengths.

Hill Dickinson is an equal opportunities employer. All applications received by the firm will be considered based on their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background and from all routes to qualification with both the SRA and CILEx.

Disability Support

We are a Disability Confident employer which means if there is anything that we can do to make your visit easier so you are able to perform at your best please let us know. You can contact the HR team at should you require any adjustments to the application or interview process.

At Hill Dickinson we welcome applications from individuals that are looking to return to the law as well as all routes to qualification with both the SRA and CILEx.

All successful candidates will be subject to our standard pre-employment screening including a basic criminal record check via Disclosure and Barring Service. Any offer of employment made is conditional upon completion of all checks.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.