Legal Cashier

G2 Legal Limited; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Brighton is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to manage financial operations and compliance in a hybrid environment. This pivotal role involves leading a high-performing finance team, ensuring adherence to SRA Accounts Rules, and addressing complex finance issues. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in legal finance with strong communication and multitasking skills, ready to take ownership in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Cashier with strong command of SRA Accounts Rules.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to present complex financial data clearly.
• Strong multitasking skills and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounts operations, ensuring full compliance with SRA regulations.
• Report breaches promptly and collaborate on improvements.
• Manage mailbox workflows, delegate tasks and oversee NatWest Bankline usage.
• Address complex finance issues: residual balances, charity donations and SRA protocols.
• Maintain the charities register and secure Undertakings as required.
• Review monthly interest calculations and manage balances exceeding £1,000.
• Oversee the cashroom portal and unclaimed client funds processes.
• Assist in billing, disbursements, reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Approve payments, support audits and run quarterly reviews.
• Provide mentoring and training to a skilled finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Team leadership

Job description

Legal Cashier – Brighton, East Sussex ( Hybrid )

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Legal Cashier to take ownership of client transactional processes and compliance management within a high-performing legal finance team. This hands-on leadership role plays a pivotal part in upholding financial integrity and full compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all accounts operations, ensuring full compliance with SRA regulations
• Report breachespromptly and collaborate on improvements
• Manage mailbox workflows, delegate tasks and oversee NatWest Bankline usage
• Address complex finance issues: residual balances, charity donations and SRA protocols
• Maintain the charities register and secure Undertakings as required
• Review monthly interest calculations and manage balances exceeding £1,000
• Oversee the cashroom portal and unclaimed client funds processes
• Assist in billing, disbursements, reconciliations and month-end reporting
• Approve payments, support audits and run quarterly reviews
• Provide mentoring and training to a skilled finance team
• Deliver guidance and training to fee earners as needed

Your Profile:

• Proven experience as a Legal Cashier with strong command of SRA Accounts Rules
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to present complex financial data clearly
• Strong multitasking skills and calm under pressure
• Excellent communicator and collaborative team leader

This vacancy presents a fantastic chance for a seasoned Legal Cashier to lead, mentor and innovate within an agile legal finance function. If you're passionate about compliance and leadership—and ready to take ownership in a hybrid-working environment—this role offers both challenge and reward.

How to Apply:

• Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link.
• Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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