Legal Cashier

Leonard Curtis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + public holidays

LTIP – share in growth

Birthday leave

Giving back days

Enhanced family policies

Job summary

Leonard Curtis Ltd is seeking a versatile Legal Cashier to own the day-to-day accounting for our busy commercial law practice. You will ensure strict compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and provide financial insights to Directors to drive strategic growth.

Responsibilities include payments, reconciliations, postings, supplier invoices, debt recovery, month-end processes and audits. A proactive, detail-oriented professional with 3+ years in a UK law firm is ideal.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Legal Cashier in a UK law firm.
• Solid understanding of SRA Accounts Rules and VAT.
• Strong numeracy and accounting skills.
• Proficient in Practice Evolve/LEAP and advanced Excel.
• Experience communicating financial data to Directors.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting for a busy commercial law practice.
• Process payments, bank transfers and reconciliations.
• Manage client-to-office transfers and supplier invoices.
• Assist with debt recovery, cash collection and credit control.
• Support month-end processes and billing tasks.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and audits.
• Provide financial reporting and dashboard insights to Directors.
• Support the wider Finance team on ad-hoc activity.

Skills

ILFM Diploma

SRA Accounts Rules

VAT Regulations

Advanced Excel

Practice Evolve/LEAP

Numeracy

Independent communication

Small-firm experience

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Practice Evolve/LEAP

Job description

We are seeking a versatile and proactive Legal Cashier to take full ownership of the day-to-day accounting for a busy commercial law practice. In addition to ensuring strict compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, you will play a pivotal role in the wider business providing the financial insights our Directors need to drive strategic growth.

Role responsibilities:

• Processing electronic payments and bank transfers.
• Performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Managing client-to-office transfers and other financial postings.
• Processing supplier invoices and office account payments
• Assisting with debt recovery and credit control, including monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments
• Supporting month-end finance processes
• Assisting with billing and financial administration tasks.
• Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and firm policies and act as the primary point of contact for our annual COFA/LFA audits.
• Supporting fee earners and colleagues with financial transactions and account queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation and reporting efficiency.
• Providing general administrative and operational support where required to the legal team
• Assisting the wider Finance team with month-end and ad hoc finance activities.

Role requirements:

• 3+ years as a Legal Cashier within a UK law firm.
• ILFM (Institute of Legal Finance & Management) Diploma
• Comprehensive understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules and VAT regulations.
• Strong numeracy and accounting
• Proficiency in legal software (e.g.,Practice Evolve , LEAP,) and Advanced Excel.
• High attention to detail, ability to work independently, and confident communicating financial data to Directors.
• Experience working as a Sole Cashier or in a small-firm environment.
• AILFM/ FILFM
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• Experience with commercial variance analysis or management accounting.
• Experience setting up financial dashboards or reporting templates.
• A proactive approach to identifying cost-saving or process improvements.
• Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
• 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
• Long-term incentive plan (LTIP) – share in the company's growth (T&Cs apply)
• Birthday leave
• 2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes
• A hard working, fun and professional working environment
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay

Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and Channel Islands. Since our formation we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding and law across 30 offices and we remain the largest restructuring firm in the UK.