Legal Cashier or Head of Finance

Factory International; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Scunthorpe is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Cashier to manage day-to-day financial operations. This role requires strong knowledge of CLC Accounts Rules and legal accounting systems. The successful candidate will process transactions, maintain ledgers, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Benefits include hybrid working, 25 days holiday, and a company pension among others. Join a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services.

Benefits

Company pension

Annual bonuses

Employee assistance programme

Bupa Cashplan

Work from home options

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Legal Cashier in a legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of CLC or SRA Accounts Rules.
• Confident with legal accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Process client and office account transactions.
• Maintain accurate ledgers and financial records.
• Ensure compliance with CLC Accounts Rules.

Skills

Legal accounting systems knowledge

Client money handling

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Workload management

Education

ILFM qualification (desirable)

Tools

Proclaim

LEAP

Quill

Job description

Overview

Our client, Conveyancing Home are looking for a highly experienced Senior Legal Cashier or Head of Finance to join their specialist team of Licensed Conveyancers. This is a key position within the business, responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the practice and ensuring compliance with the CLC Accounts Rules.

Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account transactions, including CHAPS, BACS and cheques.
• Handling daily postings, bank reconciliations, and maintaining accurate ledgers.
• Ensuring full compliance with the CLC Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Managing client money, client ledgers and reserve accounts.
• Processing staff expenses, supplier invoices and payments.
• Month-end duties and assisting with management reporting.
• Assist with preparing internal reports, month-end closing procedures and supporting external audit requirements.
• Liaising with the conveyancing teams to resolve queries.
• Supporting auditors, banks and other external stakeholders when required.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Using legal accounting software efficiently (experience in systems such as Proclaim, LEAP, Quill or similar desirable).
• Provide support to the Finance function in monitoring financial controls and processes.
• Assist with the supervision and coordination of cashiering tasks within the finance team where required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Senior Legal Cashier within a conveyancing or legal environment.
• Strong working knowledge of CLC or SRA Accounts Rules.
• Confident with legal accounting systems and client money handling.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• ILFM qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.

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Location & Benefits

• Hybrid working options (varies by role and location).
• Company events and annual celebrations.
• Company pension and annual bonuses.
• Holiday entitlement: 25 days plus 1 extra day for Birthday, with 8 bank holidays.
• Free Parking and Bupa Cashplan.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Work from home options where applicable.