Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded professional services organisation to recruit a Legal Cashier for its Edinburgh office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established finance team within a respected and growing business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of client and office accounts, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and supporting the delivery of an efficient cashiering function.

This position would suit an experienced Legal Cashier who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy and compliance, and values being part of a collaborative team.

Why Work Here?

• Hybrid working
• Join a well-established and highly respected organisation
• Opportunity to work with an experienced and supportive finance team
• Varied role with exposure to a broad range of legal cashiering activities
• Collaborative and professional working environment
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• Modern office environment in Edinburgh
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Stable and successful business with a strong reputation in the market

Job

The role of Legal Cashier will give you the opportunity to be involved with:

• Processing and allocating client and office account receipts
• Reviewing and setting up electronic payments including CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments and international transfers
• Ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering procedures prior to payment processing
• Managing client and office account transactions including payments, receipts, transfers and bill settlements
• Administering designated client bank accounts and related transactions
• Reviewing cheque requests and ensuring compliance with internal authorisation procedures
• Investigating and resolving reconciliation discrepancies and outstanding items
• Supporting daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Working closely with partners, fee earners and operational teams on client and firm transactions
• Processing banking activities including cash and cheque deposits
• Calculating and processing client account interest where required
• Maintaining accurate electronic records for audit and regulatory purposes
• Supporting annual audit processes
• Contributing to process improvements and maintaining procedural documentation
• Assisting with ad hoc finance and cashiering duties as required

You

As a Legal Cashier, you will ideally possess the following:

• Previous experience in a Legal Cashier or Cashroom role
• Strong understanding of client and office account transactions
• Knowledge of legal accounting regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience processing high-volume financial transactions accurately
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies
• Comfortable working with financial systems and banking platforms
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• Team-oriented approach with a willingness to support colleagues

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are "striving for brilliance" and "relatability".

We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this opportunity is the right fit for you.

Should this role be of interest, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Three Bridges Recruitment is working with a well-established and highly respected organisation to recruit a Group Accountant based in Glasgow. The business operates across multiple entities and jurisdictions, with a strong reputation for operational excellence and a forward-thinking approach to finance.

This is a key role within the finance function, with a particular emphasis on group consolidation and multi-entity reporting. You will play a central role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of consolidated financial information, supporting both statutory and management reporting, and enabling strategic decision-making at group level.

Why Work Here?

Salary of £55k - £65k
Strong progression opportunities within a growing group structure
Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
Supportive and collaborative finance team
Involvement in transformation and continuous improvement projects
Opportunity to work within a dynamic, international environment

Job

As Group Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in line with UK GAAP
• Taking ownership of the group consolidation process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Managing quarterly consolidated reporting to the group’s parent company
• Leading intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and foreign currency adjustments
  Ensuring robust and efficient consolidation processes are in place and continuously improved
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts for the group and its subsidiaries
  Liaising with external auditors to support the year-end audit process
• Ensuring compliance with UK financial regulations and reporting standards
• Producing financial analysis, variance commentary, and group KPIs for senior leadership
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, including consolidation of group-wide budgets
• Identifying risks and opportunities to improve financial performance
• Reviewing subsidiary submissions to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures across the group
• Ensuring consistency of accounting treatment across multiple entities
• Supporting finance transformation initiatives and process improvements
• Contributing to ERP and reporting system enhancements and automation
• Supporting strategic projects such as restructuring and acquisitions

You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Full or part professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA or ACA), or be nearing completion
• Strong and demonstrable experience in group consolidation and multi-entity reporting (essential)
• Experience gained within practice or a similar industry role
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP
• Experience working in a multi-currency and/or international environment
• Experience using ERP systems such as Agresso or Sage
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working in a fast-paced commercial environment

At Three Bridges Recruitment, we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality, personalised service aligned to our core values of striving for brilliance and relatability. We are committed to ensuring every opportunity is the right fit for both candidate and client.

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.