Legal Cashier

Simpson Judge Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established solicitor firm in Bolton is seeking a dependable Legal Cashier / Accounts Administrator to support financial operations. The role includes posting and reconciling disbursements, assisting with billing queries, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures. Candidates should have experience in finance or accounts with strong attention to detail. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a stable office-based environment, providing opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts, finance, or administration.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the office accounts team.
• Post and reconcile disbursements, including supplier and third-party invoices.
• Handle internal and external accounts and finance queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Job Title:Legal Cashier / Accounts Administrator
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary: up to 26,000
Contract: Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm)

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a dependable and detail-oriented Legal Cashier / Accounts Administrator to join our busy and well-established solicitor firm. This role forms a key part of the office accounts function and involves working closely with fee earners, support staff, senior management, and external third parties to ensure the smooth running of financial operations.

Previous experience in a legal accounts or cashiering role is advantageous; however, we are also keen to hear from candidates with strong finance or accounts experience who can demonstrate excellent attention to detail, a proactive approach, and a willingness to learn legal accounting procedures and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the office accounts team
• Post and reconcile disbursements, including supplier and third-party invoices
• Post and allocate incoming payments and credits
• Assist with file billing and respond to billing-related queries
• Support fee earners and staff to ensure compliance with internal procedures and Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)
• Handle internal and external accounts and finance queries
• Liaise with third parties to reconcile outstanding disbursements
• Provide support with HR, finance, administration, and compliance matters as required
• Escalate any client, procedural, or compliance issues to management promptly
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by your manager

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in accounts, finance, or administration
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a full-time, office-based role

Desirable Experience

• Experience using Proclaim
• Previous experience in a legal accounts or cashiering role
• Knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)
• Experience with legal billing and disbursements
• Understanding of compliance within a professional services environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• A stable, office-based role within a professional legal environment
• Supportive team with training provided where required
• Opportunity to develop experience in legal accounts and compliance
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking