Legal Cashier

Job vacancy Legal cashier (Stockport)

Employment type:

Full time

Location:

Stockport

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Reporting to:
Head of Finance

About the role:

We're looking for an experienced legal cashier to join our finance team based in our Stockport office. This role is ideal for someone with at least two years' experience in a law firm finance environment who is ready to progress their career.
 As part of our close-knit team of five, you'll play a vital role in keeping our financial operations running efficiently while ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities:

Cashiering and accounts administration:
 
Processing client and office account transactions
Posting receipts, payments, transfers and write offs
Monitoring and managing client account balances
Managing petty cash, credit card transactions and expense claims
Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments   
Management reporting and financial analysis:
 
Producing and maintaining monthly management reports including fee earner performance reports, departmental performance reports, departmental cost and revenue analyses
Supporting the Head of Finance/COFA with preparation of management accounts   
Compliance and audit:
 
Assist with internal and external audits, providing data and reports as required   
Systems and process improvement:
 
Maintain accurate financial data within the practice management system
Support process improvements to enhance productivity
Provide training and guidance to colleagues on financial procedures where appropriate

About you:

Experience working as a legal cashier within a law firm
Thorough knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
Experience preparing and interpreting management reports
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience using legal accounting software (P4W experience preferred)
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail   
What we offer you in return
Generous annual leave including:
 
24 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year
Birthday day off   
A comprehensive benefits package to support your overall health and wellbeing:
 
Medical cashback scheme
24-hour GP service
Private health cover
Life cover (4x annual salary)
Enhanced sick pay
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)   
Enhanced family friendly policies including:
 
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay   
Financial & reward benefits:
 
Employer pension contribution
£1000 recruitment referral scheme
Voucher reward schemes