Legal Cashier

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm in Central London is seeking experienced Legal Cashiers and a Head Legal Cashier. The roles require strong financial skills and knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules, as well as the ability to manage teams and ensure compliance. Join a dynamic team and contribute to efficient financial operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal finance or cashiering is essential.
• Knowledge of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules required.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
• Manage billing and financial operations.
• Oversee cashiering operations and team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial acumen

Leadership

Job description

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Job Title: Legal Cashier / Head Legal Cashier

Location: Central London (Office-based)

Salary: Legal Cashier – up to £45,000 | Head Legal Cashier – up to £60,000

We are seeking experienced Legal Cashiers to join a dynamic and well-established legal firm in London. These roles require strong financial acumen, a thorough understanding of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, and the ability to work efficiently within a legal finance team. The Head Legal Cashier will lead and manage a team of 4-5 cashiers while overseeing financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Process client and office cheques.
• Manage billing, completions, and disbursements.
• Handle Land Registry invoices and stamp duty payments via BACS.
• Accurately post client account receipts and payments.
• Process BACS and CHAPS payments through online banking.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial procedures.
• Support the conveyancing team with financial matters.
• Respond to internal and external accounts queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Oversee legal cashiering operations (Head Legal Cashier role).

Requirements

• Previous experience in legal finance or cashiering.
• Knowledge of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership and team management experience (for Head Legal Cashier).