Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With five offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Cashier to join their busy and friendly finance team in Thame, Oxfordshire. This role works together with the rest of the team to ensure the smooth and effective running of the department and closely works with fee earners and support roles within the Firm to process financial transactions. We are seeking someone resilient and quick thinking with a can do approach and ability to multi-task in a high pressure role.
The Finance team consists of Legal Cashiers and Legal Finance Assistants who work with and report to the Head Cashier and Finance Team Manager with the Chief Financial Officer heading up the Finance Department. The team work together to support each other in a fast paced, busy environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting the Head Cashier and Finance Team Leader with the supervision and smooth running of the department
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General daily legal finance transactions including all payments and receipts
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Carrying out daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate ledgers
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Reconciliation of control accounts as required
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Providing guidance to junior members of the team
- Handling and resolving complex enquiries (internal only)
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Housekeeping of files, ledgers and processes to ensure compliance with the Solicitors' Accounts Rules
What we are looking for
- 4+ years strong experience working at a high level in a legal finance environment in compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules essential
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Experience of legal accounting systems and implementation of new systems / processes would be desirable.
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ILFM Diploma (strongly preferred) or support to undertake it given
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Proficiency in legal accounting software (previous use of SOS Practice Manager advantageous but not essential)
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Visualfiles CMS knowledge advantageous but not essential
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Accuracy & attention to detail with a methodical approach to work
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Excellent communication - face to face, telephone and written
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Proficient IT skills using Microsoft Office applications
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Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
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Committed team-worker
Please note, this list is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be subject to change based on the needs of the Firm
Why work for Lightfoots Solicitors?
Our staff are our greatest asset and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. We provide a range of benefits to support you in and outside of the workplace.
Firstly, you will enjoy enhanced annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme, alongside a competitive salary.
For your health
BUPA Private Medical Insurance (after a qualifying period), Healthcare cash plan for your everyday healthcare expenses for you and your dependents, access to a 24/7 GP service, Employee Assessment Programme, company sick pay, free flu vaccinations, and more.
For your wellbeing
Discounted gym memberships, fruit in all offices, paid volunteer days, Wellbeing and awareness events across the year.
Your wellbeing and mental health is our highest priority at Lightfoots, which is why we have 9 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm to provide confidential support.
For you and your family
We provide an option to use your own sickness entitlement if a dependent is unwell and needs your care. We also provide enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave alongside many more family friendly policies. Generous discounts on legal services.
For your career
We offer Significant learning and development opportunities alongside a structured appraisal process, networking opportunities and access to 100s of webinars and training activities.
For your belonging
We have an active Social committee, Charity Committee, Wellbeing Committee and an ESG committee. We actively encourage new joiners to take an active part in a committee if it is an area of interest.
We have firm organised events throughout the year including quarterly socials, breakfast briefings, book club and lots more…….
If you think this role is perfect for you (or nearly perfect, we would still like to hear from you) please apply or if you would simply like to find out more you can contact our recruitment team.
As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview please do let us know.
Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, Confidential malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by Fair Processing Notices for Cifas' Databases | Cifas
