Job Description
The Role
This is a varied and hands-on trainee role supporting the firm’s financial operations and cash flow management. You will play a key part in legal cashiering duties, credit control, and debt recovery processes, working closely with fee earners and management.
This role is ideal for someone organised, proactive, and looking to build a long-term career within a professional legal environment. Full training and support will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Cashiering & Finance
· Assist with day-to-day legal cashiering duties
· Maintain accurate financial records and support billing processes
· Process client and office account transactions in accordance with SRA Accounts Rules
· Assist with bank reconciliations and general accounts administration
· Support the wider finance team with administrative tasks and reporting
· Utilise LEAP to monitor matters and financial activity
Credit Control & Debt Recovery
· Assist with day-to-day credit control, including monitoring and chasing aged debt (30/60/90 days)
· Liaise with clients regarding outstanding invoices and payment arrangements
· Work closely with fee earners to resolve billing queries and improve cash collection
· Assist with debt recovery processes and file management
· Monitor outstanding balances and escalate matters where appropriate
· Support improvements to financial processes and controls
About You
Essential
· Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
· Good communication skills and confidence speaking with clients and colleagues
· Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
· Professional, reliable, and able to handle confidential information
· Good IT and administrative skills
· Willingness to learn and develop within a legal finance role
Desirable
· Previous experience in administration, finance, customer service, or credit control
· Experience within a law firm or professional services environment
· Familiarity with LEAP, Xero, Sage, or similar systems
· Understanding of SRA Accounts Rules
What We Offer
· Competitive salary starting from £24,000
· Full training and ongoing support
· 21 days annual leave + bank holidays, Christmas Eve and Christmas period off
· Parking Permit
· Supportive and professional working environment
· Opportunity to develop within a growing law firm
· Exposure to multiple aspects of legal finance and debt recovery
· Opportunities for progression as the firm grows
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking law firm in a trainee position that offers responsibility, development, and the opportunity to build a successful career in legal finance and debt recovery.