Legal Cashier

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the City Of London is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier for a temporary role. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience within a law firm, strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules, and excellent communication skills. Immediate availability is required to support a busy cashiering team and manage financial operations effectively.

Qualifications

• Immediate availability to step into a busy team environment.
• Proven experience in managing cashiering tasks effectively.
• Ability to operate accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process UK and international payments under strict deadlines.
• Manage cashiering inbox and respond to queries promptly.
• Track and reconcile incoming client receipts.
• Allocate payments and process client‑to‑office account transfers.
• Monitor suspense accounts and maintain daily client account records.
• Provide accurate finance advice and liaise with banking providers.
• Calculate client interest and invest funds as required.
• Support and provide cover across the wider cashiering team.

Skills

Legal Cashier experience within a law firm

Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules

High technical competence in legal finance operations

Excellent communication skills at all levels

Resilient, adaptable, and effective under pressure

Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to use initiative

Experience with 3E (desirable)

Tools

3E

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join a leading law firm on a temporary basis. This role requires immediate availability and the ability to step into a busy team environment with confidence and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities (Summary)

• Process UK and international payments under strict deadlines
• Manage cashiering inbox and respond to queries promptly
• Track and reconcile incoming client receipts
• Allocate payments and process client‑to‑office account transfers
• Monitor suspense accounts and maintain daily client account records
• Provide accurate finance advice and liaise with banking providers
• Calculate client interest and invest funds as required
• Support and provide cover across the wider cashiering team

Skills & Experience (Summary)

• Legal Cashier experience within a law firm
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules
• High technical competence in legal finance operations
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Resilient, adaptable, and effective under pressure
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to use initiative
• Experience with 3E (desirable)

If this role sounds for you please apply now!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.