Why join us? You’ll be joining a high-performing Finance Shared Services function at a pivotal time, with the opportunity to take real ownership of the Cashiering team and shape how it operates. Based in Manchester with a hybrid model (typically in the office Tuesday to Thursday), this is a role where you’ll lead from the front, influence key stakeholders across the business, and play a critical part in ensuring financial control, compliance, and operational excellence across a complex, high-volume environment. Responsibilities You’ll lead and develop the Cashiering team, ensuring workloads are effectively managed, priorities are clear, and standards remain consistently high. Acting as the first point of escalation, you’ll support your team through complex queries, deliver coaching and performance reviews, and create an environment where people are supported, accountable, and continually improving. Alongside leadership, you’ll take ownership of core cashiering operations by overseeing the accurate processing of client and office transactions, ensuring full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal controls, and maintaining oversight of banking, reconciliations, and cashflow. You’ll work closely with Finance, Legal Operations, and wider business teams, contributing to audits, supporting month and year‑end processes, and identifying opportunities to improve systems, controls, and efficiency. What will help you succeed in this role? Essential Proven experience within a Legal Cashiering or Banking environment Considerable working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules Previous experience leading or mentoring a team High level of accuracy and attention to detail Confident stakeholder management and communication skillsGood systems knowledge, including Microsoft Office Desirable Experience working within a Shared Services environment Exposure to FCA regulations Involvement in process improvement or transformations Experience supporting system implementations or upgrades What we offer? We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team. About us DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations. #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr
