Legal Cashier

Lightfoots Solicitors; Thame; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Birthday off

Enhanced annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Lightfoots Solicitors in Thame, Oxfordshire, is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join the busy finance team. The role focuses on processing financial transactions, daily reconciliations, and supporting fee earners and staff to ensure smooth operations.

The successful candidate will have proven legal finance experience, be detail-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. Training and development opportunities are available within a supportive team.

Competenze

• Experience in a legal finance environment is essential.
• ILFM Diploma strongly preferred or willing to study later.
• Proficiency in legal accounting software (SOS Practice Manager advantageous).
• Excellent communication skills across face-to-face, telephone and written channels.

Mansioni

• General daily legal finance transactions including all payments and receipts.
• Carrying out daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate ledgers.
• Reconciliation of control accounts as required.
• Providing guidance to junior members of the team.
• Handling and resolving complex enquiries (internal only).
• Housekeeping of files, ledgers and processes to ensure compliance with the Solicitors' Accounts Rules.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Formazione

ILFM Diploma

Strumenti

SOS Practice Manager

Descrizione del lavoro

Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With five offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.

We are looking for an experienced Legal Cashier to join their busy and friendly finance team in Thame, Oxfordshire. This role works together with the rest of the team to ensure the smooth and effective running of the department and closely works with fee earners and support roles within the Firm to process financial transactions.We are seeking someone with a “can do” approach and ability to multi-task in a fast moving role.

The Finance team consists of Legal Cashiers and Legal Finance Assistants who report to a Legal Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• General daily legal finance transactions including all payments and receipts
• Carrying out daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate ledgers
• Reconciliation of control accounts as required
• Providing guidance to junior members of the team
• Handling and resolving complex enquiries (internal only)
• Housekeeping of files, ledgers and processes to ensure compliance with the Solicitors' Accounts Rules

What we are looking for

• Previousexperience working in a legal finance environment in compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules is essential
  
• ILFM Diploma (strongly preferred) or relevant experience and willing to study at a later date
• Proficiency in legal accounting software (previous use of SOS Practice Manager advantageous but not essential)
  
• Accuracy & attention to detail with a methodical approach to work
• Excellent communication - face to face, telephone and written
• Proficient IT skills using Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Committed team-worker

Please note, this list is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be subject to change based on the needs of the Firm

At Lightfoots, we welcome applications even if you do not meet every requirement.

Why join Lightfoots Solicitors?

At Lightfoots, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where you can grow, thrive, and build a rewarding career.

We believe that great work starts with feeling valued, so we provide a wide range of benefits to support your health, wellbeing, family life, and professional development.

What we offer

Reward and recognition

• Your birthday off
• Enhanced annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme

Health and wellbeing

• BUPA Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare cash plan for everyday medical expenses for you and your dependants
• Access to a 24/7 GP service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company sick pay
• Free flu vaccinations
• Discounted gym memberships
• Wellbeing and awareness events throughout the year
• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm for confidential support

Support for you and your family

• The option to use your paid sickness entitlement if a dependant is unwell and needs your care
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
• A range of family-friendly policies
• Generous discounts on legal services
• Significant learning and development opportunities
• Structured appraisal process
• Sponsored training and qualifications
• Networking opportunities
• Access to thousands of webinars and training activities

A sense of belonging

• Opportunities to get involved in our Charity, Wellbeing, and ESG Committees
• Firm-wide social events throughout the year, including informal socials, quiz nights, book club, and more

As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview, please do let us know.

Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.