Legal Cashier

LJ Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking a detail-focused Legal Cashier to support a busy finance team. This role involves monitoring and updating firm accounts, handling payments, preparing invoices, and resolving client account queries. The ideal candidate should have experience with client account systems, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage time effectively. This is a full-time, office-based role with some flexibility required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update firm accounts each day.
• Handle incoming and outgoing payments accurately.
• Prepare and process invoices and financial entries.
• Work with fee-earners to resolve account queries.
• Assist clients with payment enquiries, including card transactions.

Skills

Experience with client account systems

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage time effectively

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