Legal Cashier

Job Type: Part-time (15-20 hours per week, 5 days a week)

Location: North Oxford

Salary: Pro-rata £35,000 - £37,000 per annum (Full-time equivalent)

Reed Accountancy Oxford are delighted to be partnering with a repeat client in North Oxfordshire who are seeking a Legal Cashier to manage their client accounts, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) guidelines. This role requires a professional who is adept at maintaining precise financial records and handling sensitive information with integrity and care. This part-time position offers a hybrid working arrangement following a probationary period, and is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a flexible position, within a family run business that is naturally growing, to take ownership of client accounts and support the wider finance function.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Maintain client ledgers to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure the bank accounts and books are aligned.
• Process transactions, including receipts and payments via bank transfers and cheques.
• Invoice clients for services rendered and follow up on overdue payments.
• Conduct thorough bookkeeping checks to identify and correct any errors.
• Submit quarterly and year-end VAT returns via the government's online portal.
• Monitor work and finance team operations to ensure compliance with SRA regulations.
• Liaise with external parties including clients, auditors, suppliers, banking providers, regulatory bodies, and compliance officers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a Legal Cashier position previously.
• Familiarity with the SRA Accounts Rules and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with accounting software and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of annual audit and inspection processes.
• Understanding of legal accounting rules and regulations, basic banking processes, and the ability to complete VAT returns.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating honesty, care and integrity.
• Strong multitasking, attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Hybrid working arrangement post-probation
• Blenheim Palace annul passes
• Social events
• On site parking

If you have previous experience as a Legal Cashier, and are seeking a part-time position to suit your needs in a friendly and family oriented solicitors, this role might just be for you. Please apply below!