Legal Cashier

2i Recruit Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency in Guildford is seeking a highly organized Legal Cashier to support the finance team. You will handle financial transactions accurately and assist colleagues with queries to ensure smooth financial operations. Essential skills include strong IT skills, especially in Excel, attention to detail, and excellent communication. Basic accounting knowledge and experience in legal finance are desirable. This role offers the chance to work with a supportive team and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Company sick pay

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Annual bonus scheme

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills, especially in Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to prioritise effectively.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Willingness to work additional hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Input client receipts and payments promptly.
• Prepare electronic payments for authorisation.
• Print, post and bank cheques.
• Support fee earners with client ledger queries.
• Post sales invoices and process time write-offs.
• Carry out client-to-office and time transfers.
• Calculate and post interest.
• Prepare client bank reconciliations.
• Provide general support across the Finance team.

Skills

Strong IT skills, especially Excel

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Professional attitude

Effective communication

Team player

Flexible attitude

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Legal Cashier to join their Finance team. You'll support the firm by handling financial transactions accurately, assisting colleagues with queries, and ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations.

Company Benefits

• Private medical cover
• Company sick pay
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Input client receipts and payments promptly.
• Prepare electronic payments for authorisation.
• Print, post and bank cheques.
• Support fee earners with client ledger queries.
• Post sales invoices and process time write-offs.
• Carry out client-to-office and time transfers.
• Calculate and post interest.
• Prepare client bank reconciliations.
• Provide general support across the Finance team and travel to other offices when needed.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Strong IT skills, especially Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Professional, proactive and able to prioritise effectively.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Flexible attitude, with willingness to work additional hours when needed (overtime paid).

Desirable

• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Experience within legal finance or a similar professional environment.