Legal Cashier

Lucy Walker Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm based in Leeds is seeking a Finance Assistant. This hands-on role involves processing payments, managing accounts, and assisting with VAT returns. The ideal candidate will have proven accounts experience, particularly in a legal context, and possess strong attention to detail. The firm values supporting its employees and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience with legal accounting preferred.
• Ability to work accurately under time pressure.
• Experience in billing and knowledge of how lawyers charge hours.

Responsibilities

• Process payment requests and set up payments.
• Manage client and office account transactions.
• Assist with the creation of monthly invoices.
• Handle purchase ledger and credit control activities.
• Support with payroll set-up and amendments.

Skills

Proactive and detail-oriented

Proven accounts experience

Excellent attention to detail

Strong data management skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Our client is a superb firm within professional services and people are at the heart of their success. As a smaller business, they pride themselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member is valued as an individual. They understand that a fulfilling career is about more than just a ladder to climb, it's about doing meaningful work in a place that respects your need for a healthy work-life balance.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be an all-rounder, playing a vital role in the smooth financial running of the firm. This is a hands‑on position where your attention to detail and legal accounting knowledge will be key.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing payment requests and setting up payments for director approval.
• Managing client and office account transactions, including daily bank reconciliations.
• Monitoring and notifying the team of incoming payments.
• Assisting with the set‑up and creation of monthly invoices, with an understanding of how lawyers bill their time.
• Handling purchase ledger, expenses, and credit control activities.
• Logging and banking cheques.
• Checking and processing invoices, disbursements, and ensuring correct VAT treatment.
• Assisting with VAT returns and the production of monthly financial reports.
• Supporting with payroll set‑up and amendments.
• Providing general accounts administration and building positive relationships with the internal team and wider business.

The Person:

• Someone proactive and detail-oriented who thrives in a busy environment.
• Proven accounts experience, with specific exposure to legal accounting.
• A background in a legal firm, with experience in billing and understanding how lawyers track and charge their hours.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under time pressure.
• Strong data management and organisational skills.
• A collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills.

How to Apply:

Our client is recruiting now, so please do not delay. If this role sounds ideal for your next move, send us your CV or contact us immediately.

We cannot reply to every individual application, however if your experience fits the above criteria, we will make immediate contact.