Legal Cashier

Avocet recruitment ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

In-house training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Avocet Legal Careers is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier for a respected law firm in Exeter. This role is integral to the firm's finance function, focusing on accuracy and compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.

The successful candidate will oversee client transactions, prepare financial statements and support regulatory adherence. Benefits include in-house training, a pension scheme, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Cashier, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant in a legal environment.
• Good working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high standard of accuracy.
• Strong numerical, organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client and office account transactions with fee earners.
• Prepare completion statements and manage completion day transactions.
• Process client account payments and verify bank details for anti-fraud compliance.
• Assist with credit control and respond to financial queries.

Skills

Legal Cashiering

SRA Accounts Rules

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Tools

Legal accounts software

Case management systems

Job description

Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to present an excellent opportunity for a Legal Cashier to join an established and well-regarded law firm based in Exeter.

This is a varied role at the heart of the firm's finance function, supporting a busy conveyancing team and offering genuine scope to shape and improve financial processes.

About the Client

Our client is a respected regional law firm with a strong reputation and a loyal client base. They offer a supportive, professional working environment and a collaborative team culture.

About the Role

You will take responsibility for the day to day management of client and office account transactions, working closely with fee earners across the firm. The role combines accurate transactional processing with a strong compliance focus, ensuring the firm meets its obligations under the SRA Accounts Rules at all times.

Legal Cashier Responsibilities

• Preparing completion statements, abortive transaction statements and apportionment calculations for residential and commercial property matters
• Processing client account payments, receipts and inter-account transfers via the case management system and online banking platforms
• Managing completion day transactions, ensuring funds are received, transmitted and recorded accurately and on time
• Verifying client and third party bank details in line with anti-fraud procedures
• Processing disbursements including search fees, Land Registry fees and SDLT
• Responding to financial queries from clients, fee earners, lenders and estate agents
• Assisting with credit control and monitoring outstanding invoices
• Supporting compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, AML regulations and internal financial policies, escalating irregularities or fraud risks as appropriate

Legal Cashier Requirements

• Previous experience as a Legal Cashier, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant, ideally within a conveyancing or legal environment
• Good working knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting principles
• Experience with legal accounts software and case management systems
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
• Strong numerical, organisational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Professional and reliable, with a firm commitment to confidentiality and regulatory compliance

Benefits

• Salary DOE
• Company pension scheme
• In-house training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a meticulous and numerate legal cashier who takes pride in accuracy and understands the regulatory environment they work in. You'll be comfortable managing competing deadlines, confident liaising with fee earners and third parties, and keen to contribute ideas that improve financial processes.