Job title
Senior Legal Cashier
Department
Finance
Our Purpose
To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our communities.
Our Commitment to Our People
We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people. If we take care of our people and our people take care of our clients, then everything we want as a firm will take care of itself. We are friendly and open to new ideas.
Our Core Values
Higgs core values are “CLEAR” – Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships
Role Purpose
To play an integral part within the Finance team, responsible for the day-to-day processing of financial transactions while ensuring compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.
The role supports the Head Legal Cashier in maintaining the efficient and effective operation of the team and provides cover and deputises for the Head Legal Cashier during periods of absence
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and process client, office, and general ledger financial transactions, including receipts, cheques, CHAPS transfers, and domestic and international electronic payments, ensuring compliance with firm policies and SRA Accounts Rules.
- Review, approve, and reconcile daily and monthly Office and Client Account bank reconciliations, maintaining accurate records and providing account balances as required.
- Manage billing activities, including the preparation of single and multi-matter invoices, cancellation notes, write-offs, disbursement transfers, and client-specific fee arrangements, ensuring high levels of accuracy and productivity.
- Act as the primary point of contact for fee earners, secretaries, clients, and external parties regarding billing, cashiering, and financial transaction queries, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
- Maintain and monitor financial controls, including Disbursement Funding Accounts, the COFA Breaches Register, residual balances, and other regulatory and compliance-related processes.
- Support the operational management of the Legal Cashiering team, coordinating workload distribution, ensuring adequate team cover, and deputising in their absence.
- Provide training and development support for new and existing team members, including coordinating induction programmes, implementing training requirements, and where appropriate supervising junior legal cashiers.
- Assist with audit and departmental requirements, including liaising with auditors during the annual SRA audit, managing queries, maintaining proficiency in finance management system.
Person Specification
We use a set of criteria to ensure our recruitment process is fair and consistent.
These criteria describe the skills, behaviours and attributes that are essential for success in this role.
The criteria below will be assessed via application (A), interview (I), Test (T) or multiple i.e. (A/I/T).
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrates initiative by staying informed of developments in their practice area and wider sector. Actively applies this knowledge to deliver high-quality outcomes and supports shared learning within the team through clear communication and collaboration. (A/I)
- Applies knowledge of the firm’s policies, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. Demonstrates commercial awareness by supporting efficient working practices, identifying risks, and contributing to the overall financial health of the team and matters. (A/I)
- Delivers excellent client service by producing accurate, timely work and anticipating client needs. Acts as a brand advocate by building strong relationships, representing the firm professionally and contributing to business development initiatives that enhance the firm’s reputation and growth. (A/I)
- Supports the smooth running and performance of the team by planning and allocating work effectively, responding positively to change, and assisting with performance improvement.
Builds strong working relationships and encourages a consistent, collaborative approach across the team. (A/I)
- Takes responsibility for delivering high standards of work. Remains positive and professional during periods of change or challenge, contributes constructively to team initiatives, and seeks ongoing development to enhance performance.
Technical Know How
- Proficient in using Microsoft 365 applications
What We Offer You
We offer more than just a job. Our benefits reflect our commitment to your development, wellbeing and work-life balance. Click here to discover more.
Higgs offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs’ Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people can complete their best work from the most appropriate location. If you are looking to work flexibly then let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.
We also encourage a ‘dress for your diary’ approach which means dressing in a manner appropriate for your schedule or the specific appointments you have on any given day.
Equal Opportunities
Higgs LLP is proud to be a signatory of The Law Society’s Diversity, Inclusion Charter and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. These commitments reflect our dedication to building a workplace that is inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to all. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
As part of our Disability Confident commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt into the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
We are also committed to ensuring that all applicants can fully participate in the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by contacting us at [email protected]
We recognise that inclusion is an ongoing journey, and we regularly review and publish our diversity data, which can be accessed here.
People Driven. Legal Excellence.
