Legal Cashier

LJ Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-focused Legal Cashier to support a busy finance team. This full-time, office-based position involves monitoring firm accounts, handling payments, processing invoices, and resolving account queries. The ideal candidate will have experience with client account systems and possess strong communication and organisational skills. A commitment to excellent service and an understanding of regulatory requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with client account systems and bank reconciliations.
• Understanding of SRA client-money rules is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and a calm, organised approach required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update firm accounts daily.
• Handle payment transactions accurately.
• Prepare and process invoices and financial entries.
• Resolve account queries with fee-earners.
• Assist clients with payment enquiries.
• Maintain accurate financial logs and records.
• Help flag and resolve compliance issues.
• Support general finance tasks as needed.

Skills

Experience with client account systems

Bank reconciliations

Strong communication skills

Organised approach

Time management

Professional manner

Commitment to service

Job description

We are looking for a detail-focused Legal Cashier to support a busy finance team. This is a full-time, office-based role, with some flexibility where needed.

What you’ll do

• Monitor and update firm accounts each day
• Handle incoming and outgoing payments accurately and in line with regulatory requirements
• Prepare and process invoices and financial entries
• Work with fee-earners to resolve account queries and close client matters promptly
• Assist clients with payment enquiries, including card transactions
• Record cheque receipts and maintain accurate financial logs
• Flag and help resolve any compliance issues
• Support general finance tasks as needed

What you’ll bring

• Experience working with client account systems and bank reconciliations
• Ideally, an understanding of SRA client-money rules
• Strong communication skills and a calm, organised approach
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities
• A friendly, professional manner and a commitment to excellent service