Pentagon Talent are delighted to be partnering with a leading international law firm to recruit a detail-focused and experienced Legal Cashier to join their high-performing Finance team in their Chelmsford office. As a Legal Cashier within a global practice, you will play a pivotal role in supporting day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules and jurisdictional Law Society regulations, whilst delivering a first-class internal client service.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative finance function that supports offices across the UK and overseas.
Key Responsibilities:
· Process client and office account transactions, including lodgements, transfers and payments, in line with regulatory requirements
· Manage daily disbursement payment runs and urgent office payments across multiple jurisdictions
· Post accurate financial transactions into the firm's finance system, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules
· Provide support to international offices, ensuring adherence to local accounts rules and regulations
· Undertake daily bank reconciliations, allocations and management of unidentified receipts
· Assist with client interest calculations, reconciliation of settlement funds and account management
· Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and proactive manner to resolve queries
The ideal Legal Cashier will:
· Bring proven experience in legal cashiering, ideally within a law firm environment
· Demonstrate a sound knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules and wider regulatory standards
· Be confident handling high volumes of transactions with strong attention to detail
· Possess excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach when working across teams
· Have strong IT skills, ideally with experience of legal finance systems such as Elite 3E or similar
This is a progressive and supportive environment, where finance professionals are highly valued and encouraged to develop. The firm has a culture of accuracy, professionalism and service excellence, underpinned by values of being approachable, straightforward and supportive.
This is a dynamic opportunity for a committed Legal Cashier looking to enhance their career within an international law firm, working in a team that plays a crucial role in supporting both the firm and its clients.
For more information or to apply, please contact Finlay Clark on 0207 419 8939. We look forward to supporting you in taking the next step in your legal finance career.
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