Legal Cashier

Department: Finance

Location: Guildford or Glasgow

Role: Legal Cashier

Hybrid working: a minimum of 2 days per week in the office

1. Overview

To support Clyde & Co’s finance function by managing client account transactions in strict compliance with the applicable Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (including Northern Ireland requirements where relevant) and firm policies. The role focuses on the safeguarding, control, and accurate recording of client monies within a regulated legal environment.

2. Key Responsibilities   

• Process all domestic/overseas payment of funds from both client and office accounts.
• Perform daily and monthly client account reconciliations, ensuring all balances are accurate and fully supported.
• Process appropriate ledger entries for all client and office funds receipted direct into the firm bank accounts.
• Monitor and action all transfers between client and office account in accordance with SAR/internal policies.
• Provide a professional, friendly and efficient service to all clients (internal & external) by actioning their enquiries promptly whilst ensuring that appropriate client service standards are maintained.
• Promote, maintain and proactively develop strong relationships with internal and external clients to ensure high levels of client focus and service delivery.
• Support internal and external audits, including provision of documentation and explanations.
• Monitor client ledger balances to ensure no breaches of rules or residual balances arise.
• Other ad-hoc duties as necessary

3. Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Legal Cashier within a law firm environment.
• Strong understanding of client money handling and Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (UK / NI desirable).
• Experience using a legal finance system such as Elite 3E or similar.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work within a controlled environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with fee earners and finance colleagues globally.

4.  Competencies

• Open and articulate with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Resilient and able to deal with people at all levels in a busy and demanding environment. 
• Ensure high professional standards are achieved and maintained and the ability to deal consistently with partners and others. 
• Hard-working, hands-on approach with effective use of initiative and constant attention to detail.
• A team player who is confident and diplomatic.
• Demonstrates ability to use initiative and make decisions regarding workflow.
• Demonstrates a professional and flexible attitude to work.
• Works co-operatively with others and values their contribution.

5. Additional Information

This role sits within a highly regulated environment where the accurate handling of client funds is critical. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining Clyde & Co’s strong financial control framework and regulatory compliance across its global operations.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.