Head of Finance: Senior Legal Cashier (Hybrid in Leeds)

Conveyancing home; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Leeds is seeking a Senior Legal Cashier or Head of Finance to oversee financial operations. This key role, suitable for experienced candidates, offers a chance to drive the legal accounts function while ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal account handling and familiarity with CLC Accounts Rules. This position provides a hybrid working option, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company events

Annual Christmas Party

Company pension

Annual Christmas Bonus

2 pay reviews each year

25 days annual leave + 1 for Birthday

Bupa Cashplan

Employee assistance programme

Free Parking

Work from home 3/4 days a week

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal account handling

Attention to detail

Client money handling

Proactive approach

Workload management

Education

ILFM qualification

Tools

Proclaim

LEAP

Quill

Job description

A leading legal services provider in Leeds is seeking a Senior Legal Cashier or Head of Finance to oversee financial operations. This key role, suitable for experienced candidates, offers a chance to drive the legal accounts function while ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal account handling and familiarity with CLC Accounts Rules. This position provides a hybrid working option, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment.