Senior Legal Cashier

Job Title: Senior Legal Cashier
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
My client is a well-established and reputable law firm based in Glasgow, offering a broad range of legal services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Cashier to join our finance team. This is a key role ensuring full compliance with Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules and maintaining high standards in financial processes. Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the legal cashiering function, ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure full compliance with the Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules and internal policies.
• Manage client and office account transactions including receipts, payments, bank reconciliations, and transfers.
• Monitor client ledgers and maintain accurate financial records.
• Liaise with fee earners and support staff on financial queries and billing processes.
• Supervise junior cashiering staff, providing guidance, training, and oversight.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and other financial reports as required.
• Assist in preparing year-end accounts and liaising with external auditors.
• Oversee and manage the firm’s bank accounts and relationships with financial institutions.
• Contribute to financial risk management and internal audit processes.
• Implement improvements in cashiering processes and systems.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience of legal cashiering, ideally within a law firm environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules.
• Experience in supervising or mentoring junior team members.
• Proficient in using legal accounting software
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call 0141 468 6396 via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the role.