Senior Legal Cashier

Job description

Job Description

Reed Accountancy Oxford are currently partnering with a highly respected law firm in East Oxfordshire who are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Cashier to join a well-established Finance Team. Working within a busy team as an additional headcount, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, supporting colleagues across the business and maintaining compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Support the Head Cashier and Finance leadership team with the day-to-day running of the department
• Process daily legal finance transactions, including payments and receipts
• Carry out daily bank reconciliations and maintain accurate client and office account records
• Reconcile control accounts and assist with financial reporting requirements
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance team
• Handle and resolve complex internal finance queries
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and internal procedures
• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers and documentation
• Contribute to process improvements and support the implementation of new systems where required

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience within a legal finance or legal cashiering environment
• Strong working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Experience operating at a senior level within a legal finance team
• ILFM Diploma preferred, or willingness to work towards the qualification
• Experience using legal accounting software
• Previous experience with practice and case management systems would be advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits package:

• 23 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Healthcare cash plan for employees and dependants
• 24/7 GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company sick pay
• Discounted gym memberships
• Wellbeing initiatives and support programmes
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• Ongoing training, development and qualification support
• Structured appraisal and career progression opportunities
• Regular social events and employee-led committee involvement

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team, within a growing and leading law firm, who offers progression and career development!

If this position sounds like your next role, or know anyone who is looking for their next opportunity within the Legal sector, please apply below.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Thame

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English