Legal Cashier / Client Money Compliance Advisor

Gowling WLG; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gowling WLG offers a stimulating opportunity for a Client Money Compliance Advisor in Birmingham. The role involves managing client money balances and ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules. Ideal candidates will have relevant legal experience and possess strong teamwork and communication skills. The company values diversity and offers a hybrid work approach, competitive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid work approach (office and remote)

25 days annual leave, with option to buy extra

Free private medical insurance, with family options

Life assurance (4x salary)

Three-month sabbatical every five years

Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Office in Birmingham city centre with onsite restaurant

Training and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of SRA Accounts Rules and VAT required.
• Experience in legal cashiering is essential.
• Ability to communicate and maintain relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the firm's client money balances.
• Conduct compliance reviews adherence to firm policies.
• Identify and prevent breaches and risks.

Skills

Legal industry experience

Understanding of SRA Accounts Rules

Teamwork

Advising stakeholders

Workload management

Effective communication

Adaptability

Job description

Legal Cashier / Client Money Compliance Advisor, Birmingham

Job Details

• Client: Gowling WLG
• Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Reference: 605c6b4f0fe2
• Job Views: 7
• Posted: 22.06.2025
• Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

About the Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Client Money Compliance Advisor to join our Finance department within the Client Money Compliance team. Your main responsibility will be managing the firm's client money balances, conducting reviews to ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, and adhering to firm policies and procedures. You will also identify and prevent breaches and potential risks to the firm.

About You

Ideal candidates will have legal industry experience, a solid understanding of SRA Accounts Rules, VAT, and Legal Cashiering. You should be confident in advising stakeholders, communicating effectively, and maintaining strong working relationships. Strong teamwork skills, workload management, and adaptability are essential.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work approach (office and remote)
• 25 days annual leave, with option to buy extra
• Free private medical insurance, with family options
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Three-month sabbatical every five years
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Office in Birmingham city centre with onsite restaurant
• Training and personal development opportunities

Equal Opportunities

Gowling WLG is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim to create a rewarding workplace where everyone can reach their potential.

Contact

For inquiries or to view the full job description, please contact Meg Astley.