Job Description

Legal Cashier - 42,000-48,000 DOE

Full-time (would consider 4 days per week pro rata) Permanent Role Minimum 5 years Legal Cashier experience Remote with in-person meetings in London (3-4 times per quarter)
Growth Opportunity

As KaurMaxwell grows, this role gives you the chance to shape the future of our finance systems. You'll work closely with our CEO and COO to improve processes, strengthen compliance, and build a modern, purpose-led law firm.

There's also room to grow into a Finance Manager role as we expand, and our systems evolve.

Our Mission and Values

At KaurMaxwell, we believe law should empower, not intimidate. We're a purpose-driven law firm built on integrity, empathy, and excellence.

We combine strong legal expertise with genuine care for our clients and community. Our culture values curiosity, humility, and teamwork.

Every team member helps shape how a modern law firm operates with transparency, collaboration, and heart.

Why We Are Expanding Our Team

As we continue to scale, we're bringing the Legal Cashier role fully in-house. Our growth pace means we now need someone to join our day-to-day operations.

You'll be at the centre of our finance systems, working closely with leadership to build better structure, reporting, and compliance.

Remuneration & Benefits

42,000-48,000 per year (depending on experience) Personal Development Opportunities Pension contribution Have your birthday off as a bonus day
About the Role

This role keeps our firm financially healthy, compliant, and organised.

You'll manage daily finance operations, checking ledgers, reconciliations, invoices, and transfers.

You will ensure we meet all SRA Accounts Rules and help the team understand the financial side of their work so everything runs smoothly.

Beyond compliance, this role is about insight. You'll turn numbers into stories tracking fee-earner performance, monitoring WIP, and producing simple reports for leadership.

Your work will show where the business is performing best, where cash can flow faster, and how we can grow with more clarity.

Core Responsibilities (but not limited to)

Manage client and office accounts in line with SRA Accounts Rules. Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Process client payments, transfers, and client-to-office movements. Raise and post invoices for fees, disbursements, and client fund requests. Record purchase invoices, expenses, and journals. Support month-end and year-end close with reports and documents. Help with VAT returns, WIP write-offs, and balance management. Build clear dashboards to track fee-earner output, WIP, and aged debtors. Analyse performance data to spot trends and areas for improvement. Work with fee-earners and operations to improve cash collection and reduce aged debtors. Share regular KPI and fee reports with the CEO and COO. Ensure time recording and billing stay aligned with firm goals. Experience with credit control or debt recovery. Skill in building performance dashboards or financial KPIs. Proactive in engaging with fee-earners to meet WIP and collection targets. Collect monthly changes and manage payroll. Forecasting and monthly, quarterly budgeting. Managing the SRA yearly audit.
A Bit About You

You have excellent attention to detail, care about accuracy, and stay calm under pressure. You know how important strong financial systems are in a law firm.

You have:

At least 5 years' experience as a Legal Cashier or in a similar finance role in a law firm. Excellent knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and client money compliance. Strong organisational and communication skills. An incredible self-starter who is not afraid to get stuck in. Solid Excel skills and confidence with finance software (Osprey experience is a plus, but training provided). A collaborative attitude and interest in using financial data to help the team improve.
Extra Credit

AAT or ILFM qualification (or working towards one). Experience using Osprey (https://ospreyapproach.com). Keen Interest in technology or automation in finance. Understanding of B Corp Values and Lexcel accreditation support.
How to Apply

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please email your CV and a short note about why this role feels right for you to recruitment@kaurmaxwell.com with the subject line "Legal Cashier Application - [Your Name]".

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 42,000.00-48,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 32 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Work from home
Application question(s):

What 3 core values do you stand for? What three traits make you the ideal candidate for this role?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London WC1V