ADERAYO ALIMI
London,ENG
Summary
Experienced in managing financial transactions within legal firms, focusing on accuracy and compliance. Skilled in handling client accounts, processing payments, and maintaining financial records. Capable of streamlining financial operations to support overall business efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Legal Cashier & Credit Controller
BCL Solicitors LLP
London, City of London
04.2023 - Current
- Review disbursement invoices, allocating to appropriate matter/case to ensure they are included in month end billing.
- Manage business credit cards and ensuring all payments match to statements, collating receipts and following up with partners and staff as required.
- Prepare daily client to office bank account transfers for payment of fees and paying all disbursements as necessary
- Process Partner's monthly drawings and P11D related items in accordance with internal controls and compliance requirements.
- Responsible for file closure process upon completion of each matter.
- Prepare regular reports for Accounts Manager on costs outstanding to the firm and on measures being taken to secure payments or instalments on aged matters.
- Improved financial efficiency by implementing new credit control procedures.
- Established effective payment plans to facilitate timely debt recovery.
- Negotiated repayment arrangements, improving cash flow in the process.
- Conducted regular account reviews to maintain accurate records.
- Contact clients about overdue payments by phone, letter and email.
- Handle petty cash requests, facilitated smoother office operations.
- Monitor incoming clients funds for proper allocation and recording.
- Maintain current knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules, ensured firm remained compliant.
- Handle electronic transfers including BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments – achieved timely money movements.
- Work closely with fee earners and PPAs, providing efficient service at all times.
- Conducted regular review meetings with partners, providing updates on their aged debts.
- Assisted in preparation of legal documents to expedite debt collection processes.
Legal Accounts Assistant
Wikborg Rein LLP
London
06.2016 - 03.2023
- Processed company credit cards on a monthly basis.
- Assisted senior accountant for audit preparation.
- Ensured compliance with accounting and SRA standards through diligent record keeping.
- Processed staff expenses claims, ensured fair reimbursement practices.
- Conducted bank reconciliations regularly to maintain accurate records.
- Assisted in monthly closings, ensured timely completion of tasks.
- Coordinated with various departments regarding invoicing matters, resolved queries efficiently.
- Processed petty cash expenses on weekly basis.
- Ensured that all invoices are posted correctly and allocating against relevant budgets/ledgers.
- Accurately posting counsel, professional, court and search fees to the correct matters.
- Ensured that all invoices, bank statements and other financial records are filed and archived.
- Prepared schedules of accruals and prepayments to maintain up-to-date accounting records.
- Trained staff on newly integrated systems, enhancing productivity levels.
- Set up new supplier accounts with accurate payment terms and details.
- Worked closely with fee earners and secretaries, provided efficient service at all times.
- Assisted in the preparation of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
- Notifying partners of fee and disbursement payments on their cases.
Accounts Payable Assistant
Simply Media
London
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Carried out general administrative duties as required, contributing to overall office efficiency.
- Set up new supplier accounts with accurate payment terms and details.
- Sorted, coded and matched large amounts of invoices each month, exceeding department target.
- Reconciled supplier statements to achieve accounts accuracy.
- Collaborated with suppliers to resolve any discrepancies in billing.
- Facilitated swift resolution of invoice queries, ensuring smooth relationships with vendors.
- Maintained organised filing system for efficient document retrieval.
- Improved accuracy in data entry by rigorous attention to detail.
Bookkeeper
Whitefox Publishing Limited
London
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Produced timely financial reports with use of bookkeeping software.
- Processed invoices promptly, enabled swift payment processing.
- Checked invoices against work performed to verify accuracy ahead of payment.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Bookkeeper
Arena Event Group
London
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Raised purchase orders.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Communicated with suppliers to identify and resolve outstanding payments.
- Processed company Visa cards
- Processed invoices promptly, enabled swift payment processing.
- Supported financial accuracy with timely bank statement reconciliation.
Purchase Ledger Assistant
Tower Transit Operations Ltd
London
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Processed high volume of complex invoices within agreed timeframes.
- Prepared and processed weekly BACS payments, ensuring timely transactions.
- Updated and maintained vendor database for efficient record keeping.
- Reconciled a high volume of supplier statements.
- Cross-checked incoming invoices against purchase orders, minimising errors.
Accounts Assistant
USairtours Holidays Ltd
Loughton
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Assisted with banking daily cheques and taking payments over the telephone from clients.
- Liaised with the financial controller/senior accounts assistant with regard to workload and priorities.
- Daily Inputting of supplier invoices onto QuickBooks
- Set up of new supplier accounts.
- Weekly payment run, making sure all invoices were authorised
- Dealt with suppliers via email and over the telephone for any payments issues and queries
- Credit control.
- Reconciled company charge card on a weekly basis.
- Investigated all mismatches on the accounts and taking corrective action where required.
- Preparing weekly payment report for the Finance Director.
Education
AAT - Accounting
London Metro College
London 01/2013 - 07/2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Management Travel and Tourism Pathway
University of Hull
Hull, Kingston upon Hull 09/2005 - 01/2008
Skills
- Accounting software proficiency
- QuickBooks and Xero expertise
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Invoice management and expense tracking
- Account reconciliation and VAT calculations
- Cash flow and credit control
- Solicitors accounts rules understanding
Affiliations
- In my time away from work I enjoy socialising, swimming, travelling and listening to podcasts.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Cashier & Credit Controller
BCL Solicitors LLP
04.2023 - Current
Legal Accounts Assistant
Wikborg Rein LLP
06.2016 - 03.2023
Accounts Payable Assistant
Simply Media
04.2016 - 06.2016
Bookkeeper
Whitefox Publishing Limited
02.2016 - 03.2016
Bookkeeper
Arena Event Group
09.2015 - 02.2016
Purchase Ledger Assistant
Tower Transit Operations Ltd
05.2015 - 09.2015
Accounts Assistant
USairtours Holidays Ltd
05.2012 - 05.2015
AAT - Accounting
London Metro College
01/2013 - 07/2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Management Travel and Tourism Pathway
University of Hull
09/2005 - 01/2008