Legal Cashier Team Leader

I am supporting a nationally recognised UK law firm in the recruitment of a Legal Cashier Team Leader based in Preston. This law firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services to both individuals and businesses, with offices in Lancashire, Manchester, Leeds and London. The firm is known for its client-focused approach and has built a strong reputation across various sectors, including education, insurance, housing and regeneration.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Cashier to lead a dynamic Cash Office team within a fast-paced legal environment that values both excellence and work-life balance. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day supervision, ensuring departmental goals are met through effective training, mentoring, and performance management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting operational efficiency
• Developing and documenting streamlined processes
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and firm policies
• Managing work allocation and preparing staff rotas
• Serving as the primary contact for SAR audits
• Participating in daily financial operations such as banking, electronic transfers, reconciliations, and handling client-to-office transfers and queries
• Collaborating across departments to support broader business objectives

What you'll need to succeed:

• Extensive experience within a legal cash office environment
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities
• Strong expertise in financial systems and data reconciliation
• Proficiency in Practice Management Systems
• A thorough understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules, accounting principles, and VAT regulations
• Exceptional organisational and staff management skills
• The ability to work independently while navigating complex challenges
• A strong sense of professional responsibility and integrity
• Alignment with the firm's values
• Excellent attention to detail and strong commercial awareness
• Effective communication skills - both written and verbal
• Solid IT competence (including Outlook and Word)
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in long-term development within the department

What you'll get in return:

In return, you'll have the opportunity to work for a well-established legal firm in newly refurbished offices, with a competitive salary of up to £32,000. This is a full-time, on-site role, working five days a week, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal wellbeing. Benefits include 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), a celebration day, and the option to purchase additional leave. They offer ongoing professional development, clear progression opportunities, and a profit share scheme. Employees also benefit from a company pension, long service awards, subsidised tuck shops, and access to healthcare support through a Health Cash Back Plan and mental health counselling services.

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