Head Legal Cashier

G2 Legal Limited; Littlehampton; Vor Ort; GBP 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

G2 Legal Limited in West Sussex seeks an experienced Head Legal Cashier to join its senior management team, leading financial operations and ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and AML regulations. The role supports growth and efficiency while overseeing banking, payroll and audits.

The position reports to senior management and leads the Accounts Department, driving improvements across systems and procedures to maintain robust financial controls.

Qualifikationen

• Proven Legal Cashier experience within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules and legal accounting practices.
• Experience with VAT, payroll, financial reporting and audit preparation.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• ILFM Membership/Fellowship preferred.

Aufgaben

• Manage all office and client account transactions
• Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, AML regulations and statutory requirements
• Oversee banking, payments, reconciliations and financial controls
• Manage month-end processes, VAT returns, financial reporting and WIP valuations
• Liaise with external accountants and manage annual audits
• Monitor aged debt and assist fee earners with financial performance reporting
• Process Legal Aid claims and oversee payroll administration
• Support the firm's COFA and drive continuous improvement across financial systems and procedures
• Lead and develop the Accounts Department

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Ausbildung

ILFM Membership/Fellowship

Jobbeschreibung

Head Legal Cashier

West Sussex | Full-Time

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Head Legal Cashier to join its senior management team.

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the firm's financial operations, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and supporting the continued growth and efficiency of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all office and client account transactions
• Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, AML regulations and statutory requirements
• Oversee banking, payments, reconciliations and financial controls
• Manage month-end processes, VAT returns, financial reporting and WIP valuations
• Liaise with external accountants and manage annual audits
• Monitor aged debt and assist fee earners with financial performance reporting
• Process Legal Aid claims and oversee payroll administration
• Support the firm's COFA and drive continuous improvement across financial systems and procedures
• Lead and develop the Accounts Department

About You

• Proven Legal Cashier experience within a law firm
• Strong knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules and legal accounting practices
• Experience with VAT, payroll, financial reporting and audit preparation
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• ILFM Membership/Fellowship preferred

What's on Offer?

• Senior management position with significant responsibility
• Opportunity to influence and improve financial operations
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

We look forward to hearing from you.

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