Head of Finance

Equals One Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal services firm in Leeds is seeking a Senior Legal Cashier or Head of Finance to manage day-to-day financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations. The position offers a hybrid work model with excellent benefits. Candidates should have experience in a legal environment and strong knowledge of legal accounting systems. If you are detail-oriented and proactive, this is your chance to join a supportive team!

Benefits

Company events

Annual Christmas Party and Summer BBQ

Company pension

Annual Christmas Bonus

25 days annual leave plus 1 day extra for Birthday

Bupa Cashplan

Employee assistance programme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in processing client and office account transactions.
• Knowledge of compliance with CLC Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

• Process client and office account transactions.
• Manage client money and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Assist with internal reports and external audit requirements.

Skills

Previous experience as a Senior Legal Cashier within a conveyancing or legal environment

Strong working knowledge of CLC or SRA Accounts Rules

Confident with legal accounting systems and client money handling

Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach

Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively

ILFM qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential

Tools

Proclaim

LEAP

Quill

Job description

Senior Legal Cashier or Head of Finance

Salary: 35‑45k dependent on skills and experience

Leeds – Hybrid working – 3/4 days WFH + Free Parking + Excellent Benefits

Benefits

• Company events
• Annual Christmas Party and Summer BBQ
• Company pension
• Annual Christmas Bonus
• 2 pay reviews each year
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day extra for Birthday in addition to the 8 bank holidays
• Christmas to New year closure in addition to the above holiday allowance.
• Bupa Cashplan
• Employee assistance programme
• Free Parking
• Work from home 3/4 days a week

Our client, Conveyancing Home are looking for a highly experienced Senior Legal Cashier or Head of Finance to join their specialist team of Licensed Conveyancers. This is a key position within the business, responsible for the day‑to‑day financial operations of the practice and ensuring compliance with the CLC Accounts Rules.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of the legal accounts function and support the continued growth of the business, while working within a friendly and supportive firm.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Processing client and office account transactions, including CHAPS, BACS and cheques.
• Handling daily postings, bank reconciliations, and maintaining accurate ledgers.
• Ensuring full compliance with the CLC Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Managing client money, client ledgers and reserve accounts.
• Processing staff expenses, supplier invoices and payments.
• Month‑end duties and assisting with management reporting.
• Assist with preparing internal reports, month‑end closing procedures and supporting external audit requirements.
• Liaising with the conveyancing teams to resolve queries.
• Supporting auditors, banks and other external stakeholders when required.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Using legal accounting software efficiently (experience in systems such as Proclaim, LEAP, Quill or similar desirable).
• Provide support to the Finance function in monitoring financial controls and processes.
• Assist with the supervision and coordination of cashiering tasks within the finance team where required.

Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience as a Senior Legal Cashier within a conveyancing or legal environment.
• Strong working knowledge of CLC or SRA Accounts Rules.
• Confident with legal accounting systems and client money handling.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• ILFM qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.

Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience then please apply with your updated CV.