Legal Cashier Manager (VA658)

We are seeking an experienced Legal Cashier Manager to join the Finance team.  This is a full time role that can be based in either one of our Southampton or London offices.

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm's cashiering team. This role is crucial to ensuring all financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, in full compliance with the relevant Solicitors Accounts Rules (SRA).

​​Principal duties

Team Leadership and Supervision:

• Manage a team with responsibility for client payments and client accounts, allocating daily tasks and monitoring workload to ensure timely and accurate completion
• Act as the first point of contact for the team, providing support and guidance on complex queries and escalating issues to the Financial Control team or Finance Directors as needed
• Conduct regular team meetings and team performance reviews

Financial Operations and Compliance:

• Oversee daily banking duties, primarily the processing of client and office account receipts
• Ensure all transactions, including inter-company transfers and cheque requests, are processed accurately and in strict accordance with the relevant SRA Accounts Rules and internal policies
• Review and approve electronic payments via the firm's online banking systems
• Ensure bank reconciliations are completed in a timely manner
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and reporting
• Manage the banking relationships across the group

​Query Resolution and Communication:

• Act as a key point of contact for financial queries from fee earners, partners and clients
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or payment issues in a timely and professional manner
• Collaborate with the revenue controllers, credit control and accounts payable teams to ensure seamless financial operations

​Process Improvement and Reporting:

• Identify opportunities to improve cashiering processes and contribute to system updates or projects
• Assist the Financial Control team with compliance reporting and external audits
• Generate and maintain accurate financial records and reports

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Professional Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience as a legal cashier, with a deep understanding of legal accounting principles
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a team management role within a finance or legal environment
• Knowledge of the relevant Solicitors Accounts Rules desirable
• AAT qualified, or equivalent professional accounting qualification, is desirable

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