Senior Legal Cashier

Additional Resources; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm is seeking a Senior Legal Cashier to manage legal cashiering duties. The role includes processing transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting the finance function. Ideal candidates will have experience in legal cashiering and a solid understanding of accounting rules.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Legal Cashier or similar role.
• Solid understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal cashiering duties in line with regulatory standards.
• Conduct daily reconciliations across client and office accounts.
• Ensure compliance with legal accounting regulations.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Legal Accounting Software

Communication

Education

GCSE

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Cashier to join a well–regarded law firm. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

As a Senior Legal Cashier, you will be supporting a busy finance function by managing all legal cashiering duties in line with regulatory standards.

You will be responsible for:

• Processing daily incoming post and directing correspondence to appropriate teams
• Downloading bank statements and conducting daily reconciliations across client and office accounts
• Monitoring and managing the banking system for electronic payments (e.g. CHAPS, BACS)
• Posting and allocating receipts, including manual and electronic transactions
• Preparing and completing client–to–office transfers for disbursements and fees
• Handling cheque requests, card payments and foreign transactions in accordance with firm policy
• Issuing client and business cheques for approval and signature
• Assisting with completion statements and arranging outgoing payments
• Ensuring ledgers are accurate, balanced, and compliant with SRA rules
• Managing petty cash and ensuring accurate reconciliation
• Running daily financial reports and maintaining digital filing systems
• Ensuring all financial operations adhere strictly to legal accounting regulations

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked for 2 years as a Legal Cashier or in a similar role.
• A solid understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and compliance frameworks
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word
• A confident telephone manner and the ability to liaise across departments
• Working knowledge of legal accounting software such as Partner for Windows
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Cashier to join a respected legal practice and contribute to a thriving accounts function.

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