Lead Legal Cashier

TSR Legal; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal services group in Gloucester is seeking a Lead Legal Cashier to oversee their cashiering function. In this role, you will manage a team to ensure compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules while fostering efficiency. This position offers hybrid working options and a range of benefits including an additional day off for your birthday and a discretionary bonus. Ideal candidates will have legal finance experience and strong leadership capabilities.

Benefits

Hybrid working (home and office)

9-day fortnight

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible holiday scheme

2 paid charity volunteering days

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Previous legal finance experience.
• Experience in process improvements for efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of the Solicitors' Accounts Rules.
• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the legal cashiering function ensuring compliance.
• Manage and support the cashiering team effectively.
• Act as a primary contact for stakeholders and suppliers.
• Support month-end processes in collaboration with the Finance Manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Solution-focused approach

Education

Financial qualification (AAT, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Lead Legal Cashier

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (35 hours per week)

The Role

TSR Legal is delighted to be recruiting for a Lead Legal Cashier on behalf of a well-established and award-winning legal services group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, professional finance department in a key leadership role. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will oversee the legal cashiering function for the group, ensuring the delivery of an efficient, accurate and compliant service. As an experienced and hands-on legal cashier, you will manage and support the cashiering team to maintain a best-in-class operation. You will act as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, external clients, the group's banking partner and suppliers. Ensuring strict compliance with the Solicitors' Accounts Rules (SRA Accounts Rules) will be a central part of your responsibilities, alongside maintaining the team's training and development. You will also work closely with the Finance Manager during month-end processes. Although this is a management position, you will take part in the operational rota to ensure adequate cover during periods of absence.

About the Organisation

The successful candidate will join a service company supporting two dynamic and recognised law firms within the group. The group operates nationally, with particular strengths in specialist property and private client services, and continues to experience growth that provides excellent opportunities for career development within the cashiering function.

Qualifications

• A financial qualification (AAT, early-stage CIMA or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.

Essential Criteria

• Previous legal finance experience.
• Experience implementing process improvements leading to standardisation and increased efficiency.
• Strong working knowledge of the Solicitors' Accounts Rules.
• Proven experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong team leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Highly organised with strong time-management capabilities.
• Able to work to deadlines while managing multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Positive attitude and flexible working style.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (home and office)
• 9-day fortnight (compressed working pattern with an additional day off)
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Flexible holiday scheme
• 2 paid charity volunteering days
• Life assurance