Legal Cashier - Team Leader

Agility Resoucing; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Team Leader Legal Cashier to join a Finance Team in Blackburn. This full-time position entails managing daily banking functions, preparing electronic bank transfers, and ensuring compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority rules. Candidates should have financial experience, strong numeracy skills, and teamwork aptitude. The role offers hybrid working options, ample leave, pension scheme, and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Healthcare benefits, including a health cashback plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a financial role with a strong understanding of accounting processes.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with case management systems, particularly Partner for Windows.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking daily banking functions.
• Preparing online electronic bank transfers.
• Reconciliation of client and business accounts.

Skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Strong teamwork skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience as a Legal Cashier

Job description

Location

United Kingdom,--Blackburn

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are Agility Resourcing, working on behalf of our client, seeking a Team Leader Legal Cashier to join their Finance Team at their head office currently based in Blackburn. This is a full-time role working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The position will initially be based in Blackburn, with a later move to their Walton Summit office. Hybrid working flexibility is available.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking daily banking functions.
• Preparing online electronic bank transfers (CHAPS, BACS, and Faster Payments).
• Reconciling client and business accounts.
• Administering petty cash.
• Processing client and office accounting transactions.
• Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) rules.
• Managing the Month-End SRA Compliance Folder.
• Responding to internal and external accounts queries.

About the Organisation

The organisation provides a full range of legal services to individuals, commercial clients, and specialist sectors. With offices across the North and deep roots in Lancashire, they pride themselves on delivering exceptional results through genuine and practical advice. Collaboration, authenticity, and striving for excellence are central values.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate who aligns with our values: someone who is authentic, driven to achieve exceptional results, and works effectively as part of a united team.

The organisation is committed to supporting its employees and offers a range of benefits:

• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (subject to T&Cs).
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Clear progression pathways.
• Company pension scheme.
• Service awards.
• Healthcare benefits, including a health cashback plan and mental health counseling services.
• BUPA coverage (for specific roles, individual only).
• Recruitment and departmental referral incentives (subject to T&Cs).
• Participation in annual events.

Application Requirements

Candidates will progress to the next stage based on their demonstration of the following knowledge, experience, and skills:

• Previous experience in a financial role with a strong understanding of accounting processes.
• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to provide cover when needed.
• Experience as a Legal Cashier with knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Familiarity with case management systems, particularly Partner for Windows.
• Experience in identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes.
• If this opportunity matches your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

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