Hybrid Legal Cashier – Property Focus, Top Firm

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in London is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to support their busy property practice. You will work closely with the Finance Director and legal teams to ensure compliant legal accounting. The role includes hybrid working, offering flexibility and a focus on career development within a professional and supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of legal accounts, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to meet competing deadlines. Additional valuable skills include proficiency in Excel, knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules and experience with client account management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunity

Qualifications

• Essential understanding of legal accounts and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident communicator with fee earners and finance colleagues.
• Solid knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules, VAT, and AML.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word, with a systems-focused mindset.
• Experience in client and office account management and daily bank reconciliations.
• Ability to process payments including BACS, CHAPS, and international transfers.
• Experience with billing support and ledger query resolution.
• Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support busy property practice ensuring accurate, compliant legal accounting.
• Work closely with Finance Director and legal teams.
• Process payments and manage transfers on case management system.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements.

Job description

A top-tier legal firm in London is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to support their busy property practice. You will work closely with the Finance Director and legal teams to ensure compliant legal accounting. The role includes hybrid working, offering flexibility and a focus on career development within a professional and supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of legal accounts, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to meet competing deadlines. Additional valuable skills include proficiency in Excel, knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules and experience with client account management.