Legal Cashier
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Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.
Are you an experienced Legal Cashier looking for a new opportunity in London? Trowers and Hamlins are seeking a dedicated Legal Cashier to join the Finance department. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with the Solicitors' Accounts Rules (SAR) and providing an efficient cashiering service to fee earners.
- Permanent, full-time position in London
- Opportunity to work within a dynamic Finance department
- Engage in diverse and challenging cashiering tasks
The Role
The Legal Cashier will play a vital role in the Finance department.
- Participate fully in the daily activities of the Cashiers team
- Post disbursement recharges and handle supplier uploads and third-party invoices
- Prepare payments for the firm, including Partners drawings and Counsel fees
- Conduct disbursement and Counsel fee note reconciliations
- Cover for other Cashiers as needed, managing Client account receipts and payments
- Address various ad hoc cashiering queries as assigned
- Post credits from Overseas offices and liaise with banks
- Perform month and year-end procedures and reconciliations
- Support other Finance team members during busy periods
- Handle internal and external queries efficiently
- Ensure compliance with internal cashiering regulations and SAR
The Candidate
The ideal Legal Cashier will have the following attributes:
- Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- A team player with a positive and proactive attitude
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
- Polite and professional manner
- Essential experience in office account cashiering and previous law firm experience
- Preferable experience in client account cashiering and using Elite 3e
- Good knowledge of the Solicitors' Accounts Rules
This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Cashier to join a reputable firm and make a significant impact within the Finance department. If you have the required experience and are ready for a new opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!
Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) after 6 months of employment, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.
If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.