Cash Allocation Supervisor – Legal Sector

Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Cash Allocation Supervisor in Belfast. This role involves leading the Cash Accounting team, overseeing client account operations, and ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and AML procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong line management experience and a proven track record in process improvement. You will be part of a forward-thinking team focused on driving transformation in financial operations.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Engaging projects with cutting-edge systems

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise.
• Experience in a legal firm is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cash Accounting team and oversee performance reviews.
• Drive process improvements in the finance department.
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and AML procedures.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and manage client account operations.

Skills

Strong line management experience

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management abilities

Process improvement experience

Understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules

AML procedures knowledge

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Cash Allocation Supervisor – Belfast

We’re looking for a talented Client Account Supervisor to join our Belfast office and lead our Client Account team. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a critical function, drive process improvements, and play a key role in shaping financial operations across the business.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor the Cash Accounting team
• Oversee workloads, performance reviews, recruitment, and training
• Drive process improvements and enhance control environments
• Manage client account operations, including:
• Checking, banking, and posting client/currency/deposit receipts
• Processing payment requisitions and inter‑ledger transfers
• Performing daily bank reconciliations
• Managing residual balances and liaising with partners
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and AML procedures
• Support audits (year‑end and SRA) and collaborate with international colleagues
• Work closely with the Financial Systems Team on ERP enhancements (Microsoft Dynamics)

What We’re Looking For

• Strong line management experience and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proven experience in process improvement and change management
• Deep understanding of control environments, Solicitors Accounts Rules, and AML procedures
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to prioritise effectively
• Previous experience in a legal firm is an advantage

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward‑thinking finance team driving transformation
• Work on exciting projects with cutting‑edge systems
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive culture

Ready to lead with confidence and make a real impact? Apply now and take your career to the next level!