Legal Cashier

Huntress - Maidstone; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join their reputable practice. The successful candidate will manage financial transactions, ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, and collaborate in a supportive team environment. This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £30,000 - £32,000 and values diversity in its hiring process.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Cashier within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and best practice in legal finance.
• Confidence using legal finance software and MS Office (particularly Excel).

Responsibilities

• Accurately recording and processing financial transactions across client and office accounts.
• Performing daily and regular bank reconciliations.
• Supporting compliance and internal audits through accurate data handling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team-oriented approach

Tools

Legal finance software

MS Office

Job description

Legal Cashier
Location: Maidstone
Salary: 30,000 - 32,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Legal Cashier looking to join a respected and established practice?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and professional environment where your skills and knowledge will be highly valued. The successful candidate will ensure all financial transactions are processed in accordance with SRA Accounts Rules, Money Laundering Regulations, and internal compliance procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately recording and processing financial transactions across client and office accounts
• Performing daily and regular bank reconciliations
• Managing payments including electronic transfers, petty cash, and disbursements
• Administering deposit accounts and calculating client interest as required
• Assisting with transfers between accounts and maintaining up-to-date records
• Supporting compliance and internal audits through accurate data handling and adherence to procedures
• Providing guidance to team members on finance protocols and SRA regulations

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Cashier within a legal or professional services environment
• Strong working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and best practice in legal finance
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload with accuracy
• Confidence using legal finance software and MS Office (particularly Excel)
• A proactive and team-oriented approach

This is a brilliant role for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a regulated environment, and wants to work in a collaborative and supportive team.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.