Job Description

We have an exciting new role.....

Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

We're looking for an experienced Senior Legal Cashier to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong legal cashiering background who enjoys combining technical expertise with mentoring colleagues and driving best practice.

As a senior member of the team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our Legal Cashiering function, supporting compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules, Money Laundering Regulations and our internal financial controls.

What you'll be doing

You'll be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of a wide range of client and office account transactions, including:

• Processing client account receipts, payments, CHAPS and Faster Payments

• Managing client-to-client and client-to-office transfers

• Posting office account payments, journals and receipts

• Calculating and processing daily client-to-office transfers

• Completing daily bank reconciliations

• Monitoring shared finance inboxes, triaging work and ensuring queries are resolved efficiently

• Acting as a gatekeeper for incoming funds, reviewing transactions for AML and source of funds requirements

• Maintaining accurate audit trails and ensuring compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules

• Identifying and escalating potential compliance issues or financial risks

• Supporting colleagues with technical guidance and sharing best practice across the team

About you

We're looking for someone who is technically strong, highly organised and enjoys working collaboratively.
You'll ideally have:

• At least 5 years' experience working as a Legal Cashier

• A thorough understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules and how they apply in practice

• Experience processing client and office account transactions within a legal environment

• Knowledge of online banking, CHAPS and Faster Payments

• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills

• The confidence to work independently whilst supporting others

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities

• High levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to become a trusted senior member of an established Finance team where you'll:

• Play an important role in maintaining financial compliance and operational excellence

• Share your expertise and mentor colleagues

• Work closely with partners, fee earners and support teams across the firm

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive culture where continuous improvement is encouraged

If you're an experienced Legal Cashier looking to take the next step in your career and make a real impact within a highly respected law firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Hybrid working statement

You'll spend at least 60% of your working week in the office, though we know there is no one-size-fits-all and arrangements may vary from role to role. Our strong culture is founded on working together in the office, which we aim to maintain through our people being regularly co-located, working cohesively and in collaboration with one another.

A certified B Corp™

At Cripps, our purpose is to make a positive and lasting difference. It’s why we do what we do. In 2024, we became a certified B Corporation to make a legal and very public commitment that we mean what we say. As one of only a handful of UK B Corp law firms, we are held accountable to our social and environmental promises. We are transparent on what we are doing well and where we are falling short. We are excited about the opportunities this affords us to continually improve as a responsible, sustainable, and inclusive business. Come and join us to help solve real world problems, champion big ambitions, and make a personal impact on our people, our clients, our planet, and our communities.
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