Assistant Legal Cashier

My client a boutique law firm in the City are currently looking for an Assistant Legal Cashier to join their team on a permanent basis. Day-to-day of the role:

• Financial Administration & Compliance:
• Maintain client and office ledgers, process payments, and ensure compliance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SAR) and AML regulations.
• Support monthly and year-end cashiering duties, SAR audits, and compliance training.
• Billing & Reporting:
• Prepare financial reports, billing forecasts, and KPIs for partners.
• Conduct billing meetings, prepare bills for fee earners, review matter lists, and address residual balances/compliance issues.
• Provide support to management and staff on billing performance and reaching billing targets.
• Office Operations & Administration:
• Manage office expenses, supplies, file management, archiving, and ad hoc administrative tasks.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, payroll updates, and system improvements including new case management software.
• Review supplier contracts and assist with daily invoice and expense checks.
• Team Collaboration & Support:
• Work closely with the management team and individual fee earners to align efforts with firm goals.
• Liaise with clients, compliance officers, accountants, and regulatory bodies.
• Train fee earners on financial compliance and support ad hoc tasks.
• Assist the Partners and Operations team in ensuring smooth office operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of legal finance or cashiering experience.
• Strong knowledge of SAR, legal financial regulations, and legal accounting software.
• Close attention to detail and accuracy in financial and administrative work.
• Assertive communication skills with the ability to work in a team, manage a team, and develop/motivate staff.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive approach to managing tasks and supporting team goals.
• Membership to ILFM or similar is preferred.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to contribute to the development of a new department with performance-based progression opportunities.
• Balance of working remotely and office-based attendance.
• Access to nationwide offices and London meeting rooms.
• Fully optimised electronic systems and procedures.
• Access to business development.
• Dedicated liaison team and technical head for ops, legal support, and training.

The role is 3 days in the office and 2 from home.