Legal Cashier (Part time Hybrid Role)

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive freelance Legal Cashier to join our growing employment law firm. This is a key role responsible for managing the firm's day-to-day finance function, ensuring full compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the business with timely financial reporting.

This is a hybrid role, requiring attendance at our Maidenhead office for a full day every Monday, with remote working for the remainder of the week for approximately two hours per day.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a UK law firm and be confident managing both client and office accounts with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the accounts inbox and respond to client account, office account and financial queries in a timely manner
• Manage daily client and office account transactions in accordance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) and SRA Accounts Rules
• Perform bank, client account and credit card reconciliations
• Process client receipts, payments, electronic transfers and office account transactions
• Complete supplier forms and set up new suppliers in the accounting system
• Chase unpaid invoices and manage credit control
• Communicate outstanding amounts due to the Managing Director and Fee Earners where appropriate
• Send client invoices accurately and in a timely manner, including producing bills from the practice management system where required
• Process payments to suppliers and maintain accurate financial records
• Maintain accurate accounting records using Xero, LEAP and other legal practice management systems
• Manage office and client account ledgers, ensuring all postings are accurate and compliant
• Generate and interpret financial reports for internal use, including cashflow reports, aged debtors, WIP and management accounts where required
• Ensure full compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules, Solicitors Accounts Rules, AML regulations and internal financial procedures
• Prepare and assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes, including supporting external accountants and auditors
• Monitor residual balances, client account balances and ensure prompt resolution of any breaches or anomalies
• Support fee earners with billing, disbursements, transfers and financial queries
• Liaise with the outsourced accountants/bookkeepers to ensure consistency and accurate financial reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, processes and efficiencies across the firm
• Provide support and guidance to junior accounts staff as the finance function grows
• Manage payment of invoices for the firm
• Check the VAT return prepared by the Accountancy firm quarterly
• Manage the firm's expenses