Legal Cashier Supervisor

Term: Permanent

About the Role

Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a leading law firm in Bristol to recruit for a skilled Legal Cashier Supervisor. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal cashier professional to step into a supervisory position within a dynamic finance

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules.
• Accurately process office and client account receipts on financial systems.
• Action inter-account transfers and ensure appropriate handling of unallocated receipts.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting functions, including reconciliations and report preparation.
• Process electronic payments using internal systems, ensuring alignment with payment policies.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Handle interest calculations, disbursements, write-offs, and matter-related transfers.
• Respond to finance-related queries from staff, clients, banks, and suppliers.
• Maintain accuracy in suspense accounts and ensure prompt action on unclaimed funds.

• Allocate daily work across the cashiering team and ensure task completion.
• Act as the first point of contact for queries, escalating where necessary.
• Support training for cashiering staff and firmwide stakeholders on tools and processes.
• Conduct end-of-day checks, share responsibility for reconciliation oversight.
• Assist with performance reviews and one-to-one staff meetings.
• Support the Accounts Manager in compliance reporting and project tasks.

• Perform daily banking duties including cheque logging and payment allocation.
• Manage deposit account transactions via corporate online banking platforms.
• Reconcile petty cash balances and maintain accurate float records for all offices.

• Assist with software testing and finance system updates.
• Participate in audits, SLA reviews, and internal controls.
• Provide general administrative support including filing and archiving.

• Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory role within a legal or professional services environment.
• Previous legal cashiering experience with strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.
• Experience using finance and practice management systems.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across departments.

• Hybrid/Fully Remote working model with flexible arrangements tailored to individual needs.
• Opportunities for career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Comprehensive learning and development support.
• Access to wellbeing initiatives and work-life balance resources.
• Competitive benefits package tailored to the legal services sector.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply today!

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