Our client, a well-established multi-practice legal firm, is seeking a Legal Cashier / Operations Manager to join their team on either a full-time or part-time basis. This flexible opportunity is available at either their Carlisle or Penrith office locations. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the full-time role will cover a broad range of responsibilities including legal cashiering, compliance, and operational management. The part-time position will focus primarily on legal cashier duties and compliance support. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to join a respected legal practice with a strong regional presence. If you're organised, detail-oriented, and experienced in legal finance or operations, we’d like to hear from you. Assignment Details Financial Providing support for the Financial Manager to include Posting to computerised accounting system Issuing cheques and processing electronic payments Providing general support to the Financial Manager as required and providing holiday and back up support HR Maintaining records to include: recruitment; personal details; absence; disciplinary; appraisal and training Dealing with holiday requests and maintaining the holiday calendar Assisting with the maintenance and implementation of staff policies Deployment of support staff Inductions Exit interviews Assisting with the maintenance of staff policies Dealing with minor grievances, sickness and attendance issues Assisting with the managing of staff performance Operations Assisting with the maintenance, implementation, monitoring and prioritising of the firm’s policies and procedures Monitoring sources of work Organising archive services Marketing Assisting the marketing committee with advertising, production of materials and website updates Premises Organising repairs and renewals Rolling maintenance/decoration programme Arranging servicing, maintenance and testing of fire appliances, alarms,emergency lighting, air conditioning, water filter systems and services Assisting the directors with emergency planning procedures Arranging servicing, repairs and renewals Assisting the directors with IT planningPurchasing Ordering office equipment and supplies including supplies of services Assisting with the preparation of budgets and monitoring suppliers Health and safety Ensuring that the firm’s health and safety policy is up to date and followed in relation to premises, staff, clients and other visitors to the offices. Ensuring that use of own vehicle records are maintained. Regulatory Maintaining file review records Ensuring compliance with mandatory training requirements Assisting the Directors with dealing with Compliance Assisting the Directors with Firm Wide Risk Assessments Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) SRO Lexcel Skills Required Essential knowledge and experience Excellent people and communication skills Excellent administration and organisational skills Excellent IT skills Positive, adaptable and flexible. Able to act on own initiative. Reliable, committed and supportive of other team members. Own transport and clean driving licence Clean CRB record Desirable Knowledge and experience Knowledge/experience of solicitor’s accounting systems Knowledge/experience of solicitor’s compliance and regulatory issues HR experience Office management and budget control experience