Senior Legal Cashier

CERTAIN ADVANTAGE; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable law firm as a Senior Legal Cashier in Edinburgh, offering a competitive salary based on experience. In this essential finance team role, you will ensure compliance with financial regulations while managing day-to-day operations and supporting junior staff. This hybrid opportunity allows you to contribute to crucial financial processes, maintain high standards, and implement improvements in cashiering systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of legal cashiering, ideally within a law firm.
• Strong working knowledge of Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the legal cashiering function.
• Ensure compliance with Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules.
• Manage transactions including receipts, payments, and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Legal cashiering

Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules

Supervision

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Legal accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Legal Cashier
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
My client is a well-established and reputable law firm based in Glasgow, offering a broad range of legal services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Cashier to join their finance team. This is a key role ensuring full compliance with Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules and maintaining high standards in financial processes. Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the legal cashiering function, ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure full compliance with the Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules and internal policies.
• Manage client and office account transactions including receipts, payments, bank reconciliations, and transfers.
• Monitor client ledgers and maintain accurate financial records.
• Liaise with fee earners and support staff on financial queries and billing processes.
• Supervise junior cashiering staff, providing guidance, training, and oversight.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and other financial reports as required.
• Assist in preparing year-end accounts and liaising with external auditors.
• Oversee and manage the firm’s bank accounts and relationships with financial institutions.
• Contribute to financial risk management and internal audit processes.
• Implement improvements in cashiering processes and systems.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience of legal cashiering, ideally within a law firm environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules.
• Experience in supervising or mentoring junior team members.
• Proficient in using legal accounting software
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call 0141 468 6396 via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the role.