- Financial Administration & Compliance:
- Maintain client and office ledgers, process payments, and ensure compliance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SAR) and AML regulations.
- Support monthly and year-end cashiering duties, SAR audits, and compliance training.
- Billing & Reporting:
- Prepare financial reports, billing forecasts, and KPIs for partners.
- Conduct billing meetings, prepare bills for fee earners, review matter lists, and address residual balances/compliance issues.
- Provide support to management and staff on billing performance and reaching billing targets.
- Office Operations & Administration:
- Manage office expenses, supplies, file management, archiving, and ad hoc administrative tasks.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, payroll updates, and system improvements including new case management software.
- Review supplier contracts and assist with daily invoice and expense checks.
- Team Collaboration & Support:
- Work closely with the management team and individual fee earners to align efforts with firm goals.
- Liaise with clients, compliance officers, accountants, and regulatory bodies.
- Train fee earners on financial compliance and support ad hoc tasks.
- Assist the Partners and Operations team in ensuring smooth office operations.
- 2–3 years of legal finance or cashiering experience.
- Strong knowledge of SAR, legal financial regulations, and legal accounting software.
- Close attention to detail and accuracy in financial and administrative work.
- Assertive communication skills with the ability to work in a team, manage a team, and develop/motivate staff.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive approach to managing tasks and supporting team goals.
- Membership to ILFM or similar is preferred.
- Opportunity to contribute to the development of a new department with performance-based progression opportunities.
- Balance of working remotely and office-based attendance.
- Access to nationwide offices and London meeting rooms.
- Fully optimised electronic systems and procedures.
- Access to business development.
- Dedicated liaison team and technical head for ops, legal support, and training.
The role is 3 days in the office and 2 from home.Â