Legal Cashier / Trainee Legal Cashier
- Department: Outsourced Cashroom Services
- Location: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days per week spent at our Glasgow HQ and remote working with occasional on-site client visits) – Full-time remote working will be considered
- Salary: £25–35K per annum, depending on experience
- Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (9am–5:30pm)
- Reports To: Cashroom Manager
About Denovo
Denovo Business Intelligence is a leading provider of legal case management and practice management solutions, as well as delivering an industry-leading outsourced cashiering service across Scotland. With a strong reputation for innovation and outstanding client service, we support law firms through our cutting-edge software and our expert Outsourced Cashroom Services Team.
As we continue to expand this vital service, we are seeking a Legal Cashier to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for both experienced Legal Cashiers who want to take on varied and rewarding work, and motivated candidates with less experience who are looking to build a career in legal finance.
For those at the early stages of their career, we provide full training, mentoring, and support through the SOLAS qualification, guiding you towards becoming a fully qualified Legal Cashier and legal technology expert.
Role Overview
The Legal Cashier will be responsible for providing outsourced finance and accounting support to a variety of law firms, ensuring compliance with the Law Society of Scotland’s Accounting Rules. You will manage a range of financial activities, support month-end and year-end tasks, and help ensure seamless day-to-day operations for our clients.
You will be part of a growing, collaborative team that delivers efficient and compliant legal cashiering services across multiple client accounts. This is a role well-suited to those with existing cashiering experience, as well as to those who are highly motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a professional and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with the Law Society of Scotland’s Accounting Rules
- Process daily client and office account receipts and payments
- Raise or process fee notes, either from client emails or via our internal systems
- Allocate payments to outstanding fees accurately and promptly
- Process fees for private clients and legal aid cases, including SLAB payments and abatement monitoring
- Complete bi-annual Accounts Certificates on behalf of clients
- Perform daily bank reconciliations for all client and firm accounts
- Make BACS and CHAPS payments from client bank accounts (with appropriate authorisation and documentation)
- Email clients to confirm receipt of funds into their bank accounts
- Prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC
- Advise clients of daily surplus funds that can be transferred from Client to Firm accounts
- Manage the payment of firm invoices
- Process payroll for clients, ensuring timely and accurate execution
- Support month-end and year-end processing and reporting
- Work directly with clients and their staff to resolve queries and provide financial guidance
- Support the onboarding of new clients into the Outsourced Cashroom Service
Candidate Requirements
We welcome applications from both experienced Legal Cashiers and less experienced candidates with a strong interest in this career path.
For Experienced Candidates (Essential):
- SOLAS qualification (Society of Law Accountants in Scotland) or equivalent experience
- Proven experience working as a Legal Cashier within the Scottish legal sector
- In-depth knowledge of the Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules
- Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills
- Strong client communication and IT skills
For Trainee Candidates (Essential):
- Strong numeracy and accuracy skills
- Good organisational ability and willingness to learn
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and IT systems
- A proactive, professional attitude with an interest in developing a career in legal cashiering
Desirable for all candidates:
- Experience using Denovo’s legal software (highly desirable)
- Experience in an outsourced cashroom or multi-client environment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: £25–35K (dependent on experience)
- Hybrid working model with flexibility and occasional client visits
- Flexible working schedule
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Full training and mentoring programme
- Support to obtain or maintain SOLAS qualification (if required)
- All necessary IT equipment provided
- Opportunity to work with a supportive, collaborative team
- Chance to join one of the most exciting legal tech businesses in Scotland at a time of growth and transformation
How to Apply
If you are:
- an experienced Legal Cashier looking for a new challenge in a modern, dynamic outsourced finance function, or
- a motivated individual at the beginning of your career who wants to train, qualify, and build expertise in legal cashiering and legal technology.
We’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter to Nicola McGinlay, Cashroom Manager, at nicolam@denovobi.com.
