Legal Cashier
Are you ready to make your mark as part of the Finance Team in our London office?
Working as part of the tight-knit London team, you will support the firm’s financial transactions and assist the Senior Legal Cashier in ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal financial requirements. There will also be opportunities to work with financial accountants on reconciliation tasks, gaining exposure to broader financial processes.
The London Finance team consists of approximately 50 members across three main groups: Accounting & Finance Operations, Revenue Management, and Legal Project Management & Pricing. This role falls under Accounting & Finance Operations, and the team covers core functions such as inventory management, statutory accounting, financial planning, accounts payable, payroll, and treasury. Based in EMEA, our roles extend beyond London, offering diverse experience to support your professional growth.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Legal Cashier in a law firm, covering both client and office accounts
• Member of the Institute of Legal Finance & Management (desirable)
• Experience in a UK London firm, ideally with exposure to conveyancing/real estate and SRA regulations
• Proficiency in MS Excel, with experience using 3E (desirable)
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and able to manage workload, priorities, and deadlines effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly

• Assisting with processing client and office account payments, receipts, and transfers
• Supporting compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs) and other regulatory guidelines
• Conducting daily bank reconciliations and account monitoring
• Running daily reports to ensure compliance with SRA regulations
• Preparing cash flow forecasts, submitting funding requests, and ensuring sufficient funds are always available
• Assisting in CHAPS, BACS, and international payment processing
• Reviewing client matter balances weekly, investigating, and clearing residual client account balances in collaboration with partners and Inventory Managers
• Working closely with the Shared Service Centers (SSC) in Tampa and Manila regarding cash receipt postings and reconciliations
• Processing and posting Partner compensation payments, including drawings, capital, and interest
• Assisting with the annual SAR audit, including liaising with auditors and providing necessary documentation
• Assisting the Milan office in cashier transactions, including accounts payable, cash receipts, payroll, taxes, and partner compensation payments, while liaising with the Milan Finance Manager
• Assisting the London Accounting team with various tasks, including gathering support for the annual audit of multiple UK entities and preparing account reconciliations
• Performing other ad hoc cashiering-related tasks as required