Legal Cashier

Job title

Legal Cashier x2

Department

Finance

Our Purpose

We are seeking x2 Legal Cashiers to forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.

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 form part of a team who deal with the day-to-day processing of financial transactions in the Finance Department and ensuring that the firm policies and procedures are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate, verify, and process client, disbursement, and general ledger cheques.
• Handle receipts, cheques, and incoming/outgoing telegraphic transfers (domestic and international).
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve financial transaction queries.
• Produce single and multi-matter invoices, cancellation notes, and handle write-offs or transfers between files.
• Support fee earners and secretaries with billing queries and set up client fee arrangements as instructed
• Maintain and use financial accounts systems to extract and manage information.

Person Specification

• Experience in a cashier or accounts role within legal or professional services, with proficiency in IT systems (e.g., PMS and Excel).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in financial tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build rapport at all levels.
• A team player with initiative, flexibility and a professional approach to work.
• High standards of confidentiality, discretion, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Technical Knowledge

• Foundation level AAT/ILFM Diploma qualified or equivalent experience or, would be willing to work towards qualification
• Must be computer literate with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

What You Need to Know

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 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

As charter signatories to The Law Society’s Diversity and Inclusion Charter, Higgs are committed to developing a diverse business by engaging with the widest pool of talent. We recognise this is an ongoing journey and regularly monitor our figures which can be viewed here.

People Driven. Legal Excellence.