Legal Cashier

Work for a place that works for you…

At Stephens Scown, every day is what we make it. So we make it matter. Doing notable work for notable clients, building our skills with talented people and having a positive impact on our communities sits at the heart of everything we do.

We don't just say it, we live it. Our commitment to our people, clients and communities runs through our DNA. We are employee-owned, we are a Certified B CorporationTM, and we are featured in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 list – ensuring our culture and ethos of going above and beyond for our people, our colleagues and our communities is recognised nationally.

The Role

We are looking for a Legal Cashier to join our Finance team within Business Services. You will support legal teams and clients through accurate billing, WIP and disbursement management, and compliant financial processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile completion statements and matter ledgers
• Process receipts, cheques, credit card payments and Legal Aid transactions in line with SRA rules
• Prepare client invoices, credit notes, write-offs and file closures
• Conduct regular WIP reviews and agree billing opportunities with fee earners
• Bill WIP and disbursements for a portfolio of fee earners
• Carry out credit control up to LBA stage
• Provide reporting on lockup and other financial metrics
• Liaise with clients and legal teams to resolve finance queries

About You

• Highly organised with strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Confident working in a fast-paced, professional environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Aderant or similar PMS experience is a plus
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules (training available)
• Experience in a legal or professional services finance team is essential

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits and rewards. Not least of these is through the Firm's employee-ownership status, where every employee is listened to, helps to realise our vision and receives an equal share in our annual profit-share.
• Our hybrid working model and approach to flexible working enables our people to share their working time between home and the office to support a healthy work / life balance.
• Employee benefits – including 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and your birthday), private medical insurance, group life assurance, access to a comprehensive range of wellbeing support, and three additional days' paid leave to support good causes.
• Progression opportunities – including, regular training, qualification options, mentorship, and continued professional development.

Why Stephens Scown?
Being Great Matters…

Working here is something else entirely. It's a place where we can step up to tough challenges with people so good they inspire us to be better. We proudly work in a beautiful part of the country, go beyond expectations and achieve things that matter.

Owning It Matters…

We're the UK's first major employee-owned law firm. But more than this, we're people-centred, people-powered. We do what it takes to help each other overcome every challenge. Whatever's happening in the world, empowering our people is what matters.

Doing Good Matters…

Our communities and colleagues give us a lot to be thankful for. So we try to make them feel as valued as our clients. Whether we're digging deep and giving our time and money, picking up rubbish from our streets and beaches, at Stephens Scown, if it's right, it matters.

Having Fun Matters…

We might have the expertise of a top city firm, but outside our offices there's not a skyscraper in sight. Whether we're getting to know our clients on our local beach or having fun in the park with colleagues, we're all about living a life enriched by work. Making the fun matter.

Apply for this position

If this sounds like you and you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application by email enclosing an up to date CV to - or by post to: HR Department, Stephens Scown LLP, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, EX1 1RS

Finance

Full Time

Exeter, Taunton or Truro

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

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