Legal Cashier

Grassroots Recruitment Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join an accounts team. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately processing client account transactions in compliance with SRA Accounts Rules. Candidates should have proven experience as a Legal Cashier, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Proclaim case management system. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £30k and opportunities for excellent career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Excellent career progression

Supportive working environment

2.30pm finish on a Friday

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Cashier within a UK law firm.
• Strong working knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules.
• Proficiency in Proclaim case management system.

Responsibilities

• Processing and posting all client account transactions.
• Completing daily account reconciliations.
• Managing transfers between client and office accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Proclaim case management system

Job description

Legal Cashier

Based in Macclesfield - Full Time (37.5 hours p/w)

I am seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join my client's accounts team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and compliant handling of client and office account transactions in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and posting all client account transactions, including receipts, payments, bills and transfers.
• Completing daily account reconciliations.
• Always ensuring strict compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules.
• Preparing, processing, and posting bills in line with case progression.
• Managing transfers between client and office accounts.
• Handling all monies in and out of client accounts promptly and accurately.
• Supporting the wider accounts team with office account transactions as required.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records within Proclaim case management system.
• Assisting with month‑end and year‑end close processes and reporting.
• Liaising with fee earners and support staff to resolve any accounts‑related queries efficiently.
• Assisting with compliance audits and ensuring best practice financial management.

The Successful Candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Legal Cashier within a UK law firm.
• Strong working knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules.
• Proficiency in Proclaim case management system.
• Experience processing office account transactions (preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively across departments.
• The ability to proactively manage workload independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (in addition to bank)
• Excellent career progression
• Supportive and professional working environment
• 2.30pm finish on a Friday
• Salary: up to £30k DOE

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this role, if you do not hear from us within this time you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.