Legal Cashier

Legal CashierLocation: North OxfordshireJob Type: Part-time (15-20 hours per week), Permanent, HybridSalary: £35,000 to £37,000 per annumReed 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!