Legal Cashier

We are seeking a versatile and proactive Legal Cashier to take full ownership of the day-to-day accounting for a busy commercial law practice. In addition to ensuring strict compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, you will play a pivotal role in the wider business providing the financial insights our Directors need to drive strategic growth.

Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and Channel Islands. Since our formation we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding and law across 30 offices and we remain the largest restructuring firm in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Handling daily banking activities, including receipts and payments.
• Processing electronic payments and bank transfers.
• Performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Managing client-to-office transfers and other financial postings.
• Processing supplier invoices and office account payments
• Assisting with debt recovery and credit control, including monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments
• Supporting month-end finance processes
• Assisting with billing and financial administration tasks.
• Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and firm policies and act as the primary point of contact for our annual COFA/LFA audits.
• Supporting fee earners and colleagues with financial transactions and account queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation and reporting efficiency.
• Providing general administrative and operational support where required to the legal team
• Assisting the wider Finance team with month-end and ad hoc finance activities.

Requirements

Essential:

• 3+ years as a Legal Cashier within a UK law firm.
• ILFM (Institute of Legal Finance & Management) Diploma
• Comprehensive understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules and VAT regulations.
• Strong numeracy and accounting
• Proficiency in legal software (e.g.,Practice Evolve , LEAP,) and Advanced Excel.
• High attention to detail, ability to work independently, and confident communicating financial data to Directors.

Desirable:

• Experience working as a Sole Cashier or in a small-firm environment.
• AILFM/ FILFM
• AAT Level 3/4.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• Experience with commercial variance analysis or management accounting.
• Experience setting up financial dashboards or reporting templates.
• A proactive approach to identifying cost-saving or process improvements.

Benefits

• Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
• 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
• Long-term incentive plan (LTIP) – share in the company's growth (T&Cs apply)
• Flexible benefit and well-being scheme
• Birthday leave
• 2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes
• A hard working, fun and professional working environment
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay

Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and offshore. Since our formation we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding, legal, business services and M&A advisory across 30 offices. A career with Leonard Curtis will open the door to varied career pathways.

We have built an environment that empowers you to express yourself to have confidence in who you are and what you’re capable of and develop the career you want.

Learning and Development

Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training and qualifications.

**Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is a core business imperative of the Group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employ the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the Group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business’s growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.