Senior Legal Cashier
Posted 1 week ago by Hays
£60,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Legal Cashier role at a well-established law firm in the City of London involves managing day-to-day financial operations while ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR). The position requires a strong understanding of financial reporting and controls, and the successful candidate will serve as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders. The firm emphasizes a collaborative working environment and offers recently renovated offices near Bank Station.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all day-to-day cashiering duties in compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)
- Manage client and office account transactions, including bank reconciliations
- Process payments, receipts, and transfers accurately and efficiently
- Monitor and maintain compliance with SAR and internal financial controls
- Prepare month-end and year-end financial reports for management and auditors
- Liaise with fee earners and support staff to resolve financial queries
- Assist with VAT returns and other statutory filings
- Support the implementation and maintenance of financial systems and procedures
- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior finance staff (if applicable)
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Legal Cashier within a law firm (8+ years preferred)
- Strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)
- Available to start within a month is desirable
Salary (Rate): £60,000.00 yearly
City: City Of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Legal
Your new company A well-established law firm located in the heart of the City, near Bank Station, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Cashier to join their close-knit finance team. The firm prides itself on delivering high-quality legal services with a personal touch, and offers a collaborative and supportive working environment. You will be working in their recently renovated offices near Bank station.
Your new role As the Senior Legal Cashier, you will be responsible for managing the firm's day-to-day financial operations, ensuring full compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR), and supporting the wider team with financial reporting and controls. You'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of the firm's financial systems and will be a key point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external auditors.
- Oversee all day-to-day cashiering duties in compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)
- Manage client and office account transactions, including bank reconciliations
- Process payments, receipts, and transfers accurately and efficiently
- Monitor and maintain compliance with SAR and internal financial controls
- Prepare month-end and year-end financial reports for management and auditors
- Liaise with fee earners and support staff to resolve financial queries
- Assist with VAT returns and other statutory filings
- Support the implementation and maintenance of financial systems and procedures
- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior finance staff (if applicable)
What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a Legal Cashier within a law firm (8+ years preferred) Strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) Available to start within a month is desirable.
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