Legal Cashier

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in London is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to support their busy property practice. You will work closely with the Finance Director and legal teams to ensure compliant legal accounting. The role includes hybrid working, offering flexibility and a focus on career development within a professional and supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of legal accounts, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to meet competing deadlines. Additional valuable skills include proficiency in Excel, knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules and experience with client account management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunity

Qualifications

• Essential understanding of legal accounts and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident communicator with fee earners and finance colleagues.
• Solid knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules, VAT, and AML.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word, with a systems-focused mindset.
• Experience in client and office account management and daily bank reconciliations.
• Ability to process payments including BACS, CHAPS, and international transfers.
• Experience with billing support and ledger query resolution.
• Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support busy property practice ensuring accurate, compliant legal accounting.
• Work closely with Finance Director and legal teams.
• Process payments and manage transfers on case management system.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Legal Cashier | London, City | Top Tier L500 Firm | Hybrid Working

The Firm:

This Top Tier Legal 500 firm is recognised for its high-quality legal work, strong client relationships, and steady, sustainable growth. The firm places real value on its business services teams, with Finance playing a central role in supporting lawyers and driving operational excellence. The culture is professional, collaborative, and focused on long-term career development.

The Role:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Cashier to join the firm's Accounts Department in London.

Working closely with the Finance Director and legal teams, you will support a busy property practice and play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant legal accounting across the firm. The role offers broad exposure to legal accounts within a fast‑paced environment, as well as a hybrid working mode (typically 2-3 days in the office).

Why this role?

• Top Tier Legal 500 firm with a strong market reputation and stable growth.
• Meaningful responsibility within a well‑structured, highly regarded finance team.
• Clear progression and development, with finance viewed as a career path, not a support function.
• Property‑focused role offering depth of experience and long‑term relevance.
• Hybrid working supporting flexibility and sustainability.

The Candidate & Benefits:

• This role suits an experienced Legal Cashier with residential and/or commercial property experience. Formal accounting qualifications are not required, but a strong understanding of legal accounts and compliance is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident communicator with fee earners and finance colleagues.
• Solid knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules, VAT, and AML.
• Proficient in Excel and Word, with a systems‑focused mindset.
• Client and office account management and daily bank reconciliations.
• Processing payments (BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments, international).
• Posting transactions and managing transfers on the case management system.
• Billing support, aged debt assistance, and ledger query resolution.
• Ensuring compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements.
• Desirable: PracticeEvolve experience and knowledge of double‑entry bookkeeping.
• A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, alongside hybrid working and a supportive, professional environment. This is a strong opportunity for a Legal Cashier seeking progression within a high‑quality, well‑regarded firm.

Apply for immediate consideration.