Legal Cashier

• Location: North Oxfordshire
• Job Type: Part-time (15-20 hours per week), Permanent, Hybrid
• Salary: £35,000 to £37,000 per annum FTE

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:

• Client & Office Account Management:

  • Maintain client and office account ledgers, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and allocated.
  • Process client and office account receipts and payments, including bank transfers and cheques.
  • Monitor client account balances and ensure funds are managed in accordance with SRA Accounts Rules.
  • Handle sensitive financial information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

• Reconciliation, Reporting & Compliance:

  • Complete monthly bank reconciliations and create month-end reports.
  • Conduct bookkeeping reviews to identify and correct discrepancies.
  • Submit quarterly VAT returns and assist with year-end financial reporting.
  • Support annual audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews by preparing required documentation.

• Billing, Credit Control & Financial Administration:

  • Assist with financial administration tasks to support the efficient running of the Accounts Department.
  • Liaise with fee earners and management with finance-related queries and reporting requirements.

• Stakeholder Liaison & Team Support:

  • Liaise with auditors, suppliers, banking providers, regulatory bodies, and compliance officers as required.
  • Provide guidance and support to staff on financial procedures and compliance requirements.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, controls, and processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Cashier within a legal practice.
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting compliance requirements.
• Experience using accounting software and maintaining double-entry bookkeeping records.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial transactions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
• Proactive, reliable, and capable of working independently while supporting wider business functions.

Benefits:

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

To apply for this Legal Cashier position, please submit your CV below!