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Hutcheon Mearns Ltd

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Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment is delighted to be working once again with one of our key clients, a highly reputable professional services firm operating across the UK to appoint a Legal Cashier. This role is based at their stunning Edinburgh HQ with panoramic views of the City Centre where you will join a highly accomplished, dynamic and experienced team. The Legal Cashier will report directly to the Head Cashier and will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the Cashroom function.

Job Responsibility:

  • Allocating payments to fees
  • Reconciling client balances
  • Processing office and client payments
  • Recording financial transactions accurately and efficiently
  • Review & set up all electronic payment types on the firms various banking platforms
  • Thoroughly review all payments to ensure compliance with AML requirements prior to processing
  • Process a wide variety of accounting transactions to the financial management system
  • Opening, closing & day to day transactional movement of client designated accounts
  • Review, Raise and pay in-cheques
  • Cash & Receipt allocations
  • Daily bank reconciliations, including matching, batching & returning unallocated funds
  • Provide support on an ad-hoc basis during the completion of the firms annual audit cycle

Requirements:

  • Proven experience within a Cashroom environment
  • Exposure to a high-volume and/or busy finance environment
  • Knowledge & understanding of current HMRC, VAT & AML regulations would be highly beneficial
  • SOLAS qualified desirable but not essential
  • Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills
  • Previous experience with legal software
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
  • Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel & Outlook

Nice to have:

  • SOLAS qualified
  • Knowledge & understanding of current HMRC, VAT & AML regulations
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Attractive benefits package
  • Hybrid working policy
  • Office based in Edinburgh, easily accessible by public transport
  • Stunning office with best in class facilities and local amenities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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