Legal cashier

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment is pleased to partner again with one of our valued clients, a well‑established professional services organisation with a strong UK presence, in the search for a Legal Cashier. The position is based at their impressive Edinburgh headquarters, offering panoramic views across the city, where you’ll become part of a skilled, collaborative and high‑performing team.

About the Company

Our client is a leading name within their field, widely recognised both in the UK and internationally for the quality of their work and client service. Their consistent growth year after year reflects their strong reputation, commitment to excellence, and focus on building lasting client relationships.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Head Cashier, the Legal Cashier will play an integral role in supporting the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the Cashroom. This is a varied position involving financial processing, reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting up and maintaining electronic payment methods across multiple banking platforms
• Reviewing payments to ensure full compliance with AML regulations before processing
• Posting a range of financial transactions accurately to the firm’s finance system
• Managing client accounts, including opening, closing, and handling daily transactions
• Reviewing, raising and processing cheque payments
• Allocating incoming cash and receipts
• Completing daily bank reconciliations, including identifying and resolving unallocated funds
• Providing ad hoc support during the firm’s annual audit process

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience within a Cashroom or similar finance function
• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced or high‑volume environment
• A good understanding of HMRC, VAT, and AML requirements (advantageous)
• SOLAS accreditation (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience using legal or finance software systems
• A proactive approach with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Centrally located Edinburgh office with excellent transport links
• Modern workspace with outstanding facilities and nearby amenities

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds of interest and you’d like to discuss in confidence, please contact Nicole Archibald at nicole.archibald@cooperparry.com or apply directly with your CV.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, individual feedback cannot always be provided. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.