Legal Cashier

The firm

Watson Farley & Williams is an international law firm advising on complex disputes and transactions through local knowledge and an integrated international network. We have a strong sector focus, combining our technical excellence with deep industry knowledge across Energy, Transport and associated Infrastructure.

The firm has achieved rapid expansion and year-on-year growth owed almost entirely to a focused strategy, strong leadership and the quality of its people. The next stage in the firm’s growth plan is to achieve full-service strength within core sectors across the global platform.

We strive for excellence in all that we do and view investment in our people as key to achieving our business goals and values, which rest on developing deep and long-lasting relationships externally and internally through respect, sharing, communication and integrity.

Our global practice is integrated across our offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and North America delivering consistently high levels of service across borders and locally through a deep understanding of local business customs and culture.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace to attract and retain the most talented people from all backgrounds and cultures. We believe in celebrating difference and that people from any background can rise to the top, ensuring opportunities to develop and progress are available for all.

Role overview

This role forms part of the international cashiering team and is responsible for managing financial transactions across office and client accounts. The position ensures all activity complies with relevant regulations, including the SRA Accounts Rules, while supporting smooth and efficient financial operations across the firm.

Key activities/responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of both office and client accounts, ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain strict compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and internal financial procedures at all times.
• Conduct regular reviews of the bank system to confirm all receipts are processed and fee earners are notified appropriately.
• Assist and liaise with the firm’s bankers on both client and office account matters.
• Process supplier and professional disbursement invoices.
• Ensure prompt and accurate payment of invoices in accordance with supplier terms.
• Reconcile and maintain supplier accounts.
• Collate and process corporate credit card transactions and monthly statements.
• Manage and process weekly expense claims from fee earners and business support staff.
• Liaise with the billing team to support financial accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with the firm’s annual audit, including preparation and collation of supporting information.
• Support the reconciliation, processing, and training needs of international offices when required.
• Ensure all client account transactions are handled in line with regulatory and compliance standards.
• Carry out additional ad hoc tasks as directed by the Cashier Supervisor.

Skills and experience – desired

• Proven experience as a Legal Cashier, including handling of client account transactions.
• Strong understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules and financial compliance requirements.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Escrows is desirable but not necessary.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees.

Additional information

The Firm promotes a culture of agility and flexibility and is fully supportive of flexible working arrangements where these can be accommodated.

Equal opportunities

Respect for different backgrounds and perspectives is at the heart of our firm’s core values and we recognise the importance of fostering an inclusive environment that allows everyone to reach their full potential. This is a key feature of our Global Code of Conduct, which places diversity and inclusion at the centre of our firm’s ways of working.

We believe that exceptional client service can only be delivered by exceptional people. For this reason, we aim to attract, retain and develop the best talent from a wide range of backgrounds. All decisions relating to employment will be objective and based on merit and ability.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are as inclusive and barrier-free as possible. This includes making adjustments for candidates with a disability or long-term health condition. If you require adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, we’d encourage you to get in touch with a member of our team who would be happy to discuss options with you.