Junior Legal Cashier

Ambition; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Junior Legal Cashier in London. This role offers the chance to handle accounts payable tasks while developing skills in a prestigious legal setting. Responsibilities include processing payments, maintaining ledgers, and supporting client billing. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with prior experience in a legal environment being highly desirable. This is a great opportunity for long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively.
• Attention to detail essential for managing finances.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and banking software required.

Responsibilities

• Process daily client and supplier payments.
• Monitor invoices inbox and respond to queries.
• Maintain accurate client and matter ledgers.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment schedules.
• Verify bank details as per AML requirements.
• Post invoices to ensure matter updates.
• Assist in billing processes and reconciliations.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Experience using Word/Excel

Experience with online banking

Experience with practice management software

Prior experience within a legal environment

Job description

I am delighted to be partnering with an exceptional, well-established law firm to recruit a Junior Legal Cashier based in London.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to accounts payable and client account responsibilities, while developing a long-term career in legal cashiering within a prestigious legal environment.

What You'll be Assisting With:

• Processing daily client and supplier payments in line with internal policies and SRA Accounts Rules.
• Monitoring the invoices inbox and responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Maintaining accurate client and matter ledgers using Aderant.
• Preparing and reviewing weekly supplier payment schedules and remittance advices.
• Allocating receipts, payments and transfers on the same day to ensure ledger accuracy.
• Verifying supplier and bank details in line with onboarding and AML requirements.
• Operating daily banking transactions via online banking platforms.
• Posting Land Registry and search invoices to ensure matters remain up to date.
• Assisting with twice-weekly expense payment runs for authorisation.
• Preparing daily bank reconciliations and month-end reports.
• Supporting client billing processes and the allocation of receipts as required.
• Providing proactive cover and support to the wider finance team during busy periods.

What I'm looking for:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage and prioritise workloads during busy periods.
• Experience using Word/Excel, online banking and practise management software.
• Prior experience within a legal environment.

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