Legal Cashier

Working options | office-based with optional rotational remote working in line with divisional requirements Working pattern | full time Working hours | 37.5 (Monday – Friday) hours per week Reports to | Finance Lead

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail‑driven Legal Cashier to support the smooth running of our finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with legal accounting experience who thrives in a regulated environment and takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and high-quality financial administration.

In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring that all financial transactions comply with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) requirements. You'll be a trusted member of the finance team, helping maintain the integrity of our client and office accounts and contributing to the overall financial health of the business.

• Reconciling bank accounts regularly and ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Processing payments and receipts for client and office accounts in line with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR).
• Assisting with the preparation of client bills and managing disbursements.
• Raising invoices for client and office accounts and ensuring payments are allocated correctly.
• Managing incoming and outgoing payments and ensuring timely processing.
• Supporting internal and external audits by providing accurate financial documentation.
• Keeping financial processes up to date with the latest SRA and SAR regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining accurate client transaction records and ensuring compliance standards are met.
• Preparing financial reports for the finance team, management, and auditors.
• Offering general administrative support and assisting with ad‑hoc finance tasks as needed.

• Experience as a Legal Cashier or similar role within a law firm.
• A solid understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) and broader SRA regulations.
• Experience with SRA‑compliant financial systems, and ideally LEAP or Xero (desirable but not essential).
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear and confident communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external auditors.
• 23 days holiday + UK bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Private health care for you and dependents
• Employee assistance programme, including GP line, cashback for treatments, advice line
• Season ticket loan
• Annual leave purchase scheme
  
  As part of the HFIS Group, access to discounted personal insurance is available