Senior Legal Cashier

Dorking, Surrey | £35,000 – £45,000 DOE | Full-Time

Are you an experienced Legal Cashier looking to take the next step in your career with a well-established and supportive law firm?

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Legal Cashier to join their growing finance team in Dorking. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong legal finance experience who enjoys combining hands-on cashiering with leadership, process improvement, and operational support responsibilities.

This role offers genuine variety, responsibility, and the chance to play a key role in the continued success of the firm.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the firm while ensuring full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and AML regulations. You’ll be involved in both operational legal cashiering duties and wider finance team oversight.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, improving processes, and being a trusted point of contact within a busy legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the accounts payable function
• Managing supplier payment runs
• Overseeing day-to-day legal cashiering activities across client and office accounts
• Processing receipts, payments, transfers, and billing accurately and efficiently
• Reviewing and authorising financial transactions in line with internal controls
• Performing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting budgeting, financial planning, and cash flow monitoring
• Assisting with financial reporting and management information
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and AML regulations
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Maintaining and improving financial controls and procedures
• Acting as a key support and escalation point for the wider finance team and fee earners

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a legal cashiering role
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive and team-focused approach

Experience supervising processes or supporting junior team members would be highly advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus additional Christmas/New Year office closure
• Birthday leave
• Private Medical Insurance fully funded by the employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life Insurance (3x salary)