Senior Legal Cashier

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is recruiting a Senior Legal Cashier in Harrogate. The role reports to the Finance Director and offers leadership within a collaborative finance team.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day cashiering duties, ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, and support broader finance activities in a well-regarded law firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Cashier within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.
• Solid understanding of legal accounting procedures and compliance.
• Proficient with Excel and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process client and office account transactions.
• Manage payments, receipts and transfers in line with SRA Accounts Rules.
• Support month-end and year-end finance activities.
• Assist the Finance Director with management accounting and reporting requirements.
• Supervise and support other Legal Cashiers within the team.
• Ensure compliance with SRA, FCA, tax legislation and accounting procedures.
• Perform bank reconciliations and client account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and resolve queries efficiently.
• Produce reports and analysis using Excel.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

Skills

Legal accounting

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Legal Cashier
Harrogate | Full Time | Permanent £35,000 - £40,000 DOE

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Legal Cashier to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Harrogate. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Cashier who is looking to take the next step in their career, working closely with the Finance Director and providing support, guidance and leadership within a collaborative finance team.

The firm offers a genuinely friendly and supportive culture where people are encouraged to develop, build strong working relationships and contribute to the success of the wider business.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role within a team of established Legal Cashiers. This position offers the opportunity to take on additional responsibility, providing support to the wider cashiering team while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices.

This role requires a technically strong Legal Cashier who can lead by example, confidently manage day-to-day cashiering duties and act as a reliable point of support for colleagues and senior management.

Key responsibilities:

• Processing client and office account transactions.
• Managing payments, receipts and transfers in accordance with SRA Accounts Rules.
• Supporting month-end and year-end finance activities.
• Assisting the Finance Director with management accounting and reporting requirements.
• Supervising and supporting other Legal Cashiers within the team.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations, FCA requirements, tax legislation and accounting procedures.
• Performing bank reconciliations and managing client account reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and resolving queries efficiently.
• Producing reports and analysis using Excel.
• Supporting continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

About you:

• Have proven Legal Cashier experience within a law firm.
• Possess strong working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.
• Have a solid understanding of legal accounting procedures, compliance and relevant legislation.
• Are confident using Excel and able to work with financial data effectively.
• Can support and guide colleagues while maintaining high standards.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Are proactive, hands-on and willing to get stuck in when required.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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