Legal Cashier

Simpson Judge; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Judge, a well-established law firm in Leeds, is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join their close-knit team. The role is full-time, office-based, permanent, with salary DOE, and you will own the firm’s day-to-day accounts as the sole Legal Cashier.

You will manage day-to-day cashiering, process transactions, post receipts and payments, perform bank reconciliations, and ensure compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules. The firm offers a friendly environment with about 20 staff.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Cashier in a law firm.
• Good understanding of SRA Accounts Rules.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workload.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day legal cashiering and accounts processes.
• Process client and office account transactions.
• Post receipts, payments and transfers.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile client account balances.
• Handle invoices and office account transactions.
• Assist with month-end reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.
• Liaise with fee earners, clients and third parties.
• Maintain accurate financial records and procedures.

Skills

Legal cashier experience

SRA Accounts Rules

Independent worker

Team player

Job description

Leeds | Full-Time | Office-Based | Permanent | Salary DOE

We are working with a well-established law firm based in Leeds who are looking to appoint an experienced Legal Cashier to join their close-knit team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Cashier who enjoys having responsibility and autonomy, as you will take ownership of the firm's day-to-day accounts function as the sole Legal Cashier within the business. The firm has a friendly team of around 20 people, offering a supportive and personable working environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the firm's legal accounts function, including:

• Managing the day-to-day legal cashiering and accounts processes
• Processing client and office account transactions
• Posting receipts, payments and transfers
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Processing and reconciling client account balances
• Handling invoices, payments and office account transactions
• Assisting with month-end processes and reporting
• Ensuring compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules
• Dealing with queries from fee earners, clients and third parties
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring accounts procedures are followed correctly

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working as a Legal Cashier within a law firm and will be comfortable managing the accounts function independently.

You will have a good understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage your workload effectively. As this is a standalone role, you will need to be confident working autonomously, while still being a team player and comfortable liaising with colleagues across the firm.

What's on Offer?

• Salary DOE
• Full-time, office-based position in Leeds
• Opportunity to take ownership of the firm's accounts function
• Friendly, close-knit team of approximately 20 people
• Varied and autonomous role
• Supportive working environment