Legal Cashier

Job Title: Legal Cashier

Location: Remote (with attendance required at the London office once per month)Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

About the Role:

A Law firm based in London is looking for a Legal Cashier to join our finance team on a remote basis, with just one monthly visit to our London office. This temp-to-perm opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in legal finance and an excellent understanding of solicitor accounts rules. You will play a crucial role in the management of unbilled disbursements and client billing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse system ledgers to assess whether disbursements should be billed or written off, and liaise with fee earners for confirmation.
• Review unbilled disbursements and verify if sufficient client funds are available to cover the billing.
• Liaise with client contacts to obtain purchase orders (POs) and ensure they are attached to relevant bills.
• Raise bills within the Practice Management System email them to clients, and correctly file all associated documents in the Document Management System (DMS).
• Ensure bills involving client account funds are processed correctly at the point of billing.
• Follow financial procedures and obtain proper authorisation for the write-off of unbilled disbursements.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with the Accounts Operations Team to resolve queries accurately and efficiently.
• Provide regular updates to the Operations Manager, including progress reports and suggestions for process improvements.
• Assist the Operations Manager in implementing a weekly procedure for disbursement review and a monthly progress report.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of query statuses and financial actions taken.
• Keep an organised filing system to support financial transparency and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with the Facilities Team to archive matter files once all balances are cleared.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Legal Cashier or similar legal finance role is essential.
• Strong understanding of SRA Accounts Rules and legal billing practices.
• Familiarity with legal finance systems, ideally P4W (Practice 4 Windows), and document management systems.
• High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with fee earners, clients, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.

My client is offering a remote working with only one monthly office day in London This is a temp to perm opportunity which will become permanent for the right candidate. You will be part of a Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are available immediately and fit the criteria above please upload your CV in Word format.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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