Overview
Legal Cashier (Maternity Cover) — Contract: Fixed-term (12–18 months). Schedule: Monday to Friday, between 8:00am and 5:30pm. Location: Hybrid (2-month training period onsite).
We’re looking for a meticulous and experienced Legal Cashier to join our Finance team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in legal finance to play a key role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting both legal and finance teams.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a Finance Department
* High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
* Strong organisational and time-management skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
* Professional and discreet with confidential information
Desirable
* Experience in legal finance or cashiering
* Familiarity with SAR and Sage software
* Experience supporting SRA audits
Responsibilities
* Financial Transactions & Reconciliations
* Perform daily bank reconciliations for client and office accounts
* Accurately record and allocate receipts
* Process supplier invoices and staff expenses in Sage
* Conduct monthly supplier reconciliations
* Manage disbursement and fee billing
* Reconcile counsel fees and medical accounts
* Reporting & Compliance
* Produce monthly nominal ledger reports
* Assist with SRA audits and liaise with external auditors
* Ensure compliance with SAR and internal controls
* Handle sensitive financial data with discretion
* Provide ad hoc reporting and data analysis
* Operational & Administrative Support
* Manage the Finance inbox and respond to queries
* Handle daily banking tasks
* Support legal teams with case-related financial queries
* Assist the Group Finance Manager with projects
Qualifications
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in Math and English
* AAT qualification (desirable)
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