Legal Cashier

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier for a full-time position in Upminster. You will be responsible for maintaining client and office ledgers, assist with banking functions, and ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and confidence in managing financial transactions. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, pension, private health insurance, and a friendly office environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pro Rata

Pension

Private Health

Death in service

Parking

Friendly office environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in a law firm environment.
• Good knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day recording of financial transactions.
• Assist in administration of purchase ledger.
• Undertake daily banking functions including reconciliations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules

Confidence in reading client ledgers

Job description

Legal Cashier

JS Legal Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to work on a full-time permanent basis for a solicitors based in Upminster. As a Legal Cashier you will work as a team member with the Partners and Lawyers and other support staff.

Responsibilities

• To support the day-to-day recording of the financial transactions and maintaining client and office ledgers
• Assist in the administration of the purchase ledger including postings and payments
• Undertake daily banking functions including bank reconciliations for client and office accounts
• Assist in the administration and reconciliation of petty cash
• Preparation of cheques
• Administration and processing of online bank transactions, including Telegraphic Transfers, Faster Payments, International Payments, and Inter‑account Transfers
• Reconciling client ledgers, posting bills
• Posting HM Land Registry, search fees, and court fees to the relevant ledgers
• To ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations

Skills and Experience Required

• A minimum of 2 years working in a similar law firm environment
• Excellent communication skills
• An eye for detail
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload
• Client ledgers: You will need to be confident and experienced in reading client ledgers
• SRA Rules: Good knowledge and understanding of the Solicitors accounts Rules
• You will be accountable to the Finance Director and Managing Partner
• Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm Office based

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pro Rata
• Pension
• Private Health
• Death in service
• Parking
• Friendly office environment

Apply Now

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2380, OR email your CV now or call for a confidential discussion.

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All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion