Legal Cashier

QED Legal LLP; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a Legal Cashier to join their busy finance team. The role involves processing transactions, preparing bank statements, and supporting credit control. Candidates should have experience in a legal accounts role, strong IT skills, and a proactive approach to teamwork. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including increased holiday allowance with service and enhanced pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance increasing with service

Option to buy additional holiday

An extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced pension

Bupa cash health care plan

Life assurance and income protection

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Paid professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Legal Cashier or legal accounts role.
• Strong understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account transactions (BACs, TTs, cheques, and direct debits).
• Preparing and distributing daily bank statements to fee earners.
• Reconciling petty cash and other accounts.
• Supporting credit control by producing monthly statements.
• Assisting with purchase ledger work and month-end processes.
• Managing billing and invoice records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

Proactive team-oriented approach

Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Legal Cashier – Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks | Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 + Benefits

About the Role: We’re looking for a Legal Cashier to join a busy and supportive finance team. This role offers the chance to work within a respected law firm where your contribution will directly support the smooth running of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account transactions (BACs, TTs, cheques, and direct debits)
• Preparing and distributing daily bank statements to fee earners
• Reconciling petty cash and other accounts
• Supporting credit control by producing monthly statements
• Assisting with purchase ledger work and month-end processes
• Managing billing and invoice records

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Legal Cashier or legal accounts role
• Strong understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational ability
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with the ability to work to deadline

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance increasing with service
• Option to buy additional holiday
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Enhanced pension
• Bupa cash health care plan
• Life assurance and income protection
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Paid professional subscriptions

If you believe you match the requirements to this role, or know someone who does, then get in touch with our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts.

Email: [e-mail]
Mobile: [phone]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaharoberts/

Or by applying to this vacancy. Synonym titles: Legal Accounts Clerk, Legal Finance Assistant, Accounts Officer (Legal), Junior Legal Cashier, Accounts Assistant (Legal).