Cashier

Legal Cashier

Edinburgh | Hybrid Working

Eden Scott's Accountancy & Finance team is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected and established legal practice in Edinburgh as they look to appoint an experienced Legal Cashier to join their Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with legal sector experience to join a collaborative and supportive environment where accuracy, compliance, and client service are at the forefront.

The Role

Working as part of an established finance function, you will support the day-to-day management of client and office account transactions while ensuring all financial activities are completed in line with legal accounting regulations and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing daily client and office account transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times.
• Processing payments, transfers, receipts, and banking activities across multiple accounts.
• Carrying out account reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and resolving outstanding transactions.
• Supporting the firm's cashroom operations and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Ensuring all transactions adhere to AML requirements and internal policies.
• Building effective relationships with Partners, fee earners, and wider business support teams to provide financial guidance and support.
• Assisting with client account administration, interest calculations, audit preparation, and month-end activities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team.

About You

• Previous experience working as a Legal Cashier or within a legal finance environment.
• Strong understanding of legal accounting procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels of a business.
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of managing a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using legal accounting or financial management systems would be advantageous.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working model
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded legal organisation with an excellent reputation

For a confidential discussion or to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Emma O'Connor at Eden Scott.