Legal Cashier

Wild Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Legal Cashier in Milton Keynes. This role involves handling client funds, managing the firm's finances, and supporting book-keeping tasks. Candidates should have at least 3 years of legal accounts experience. It's an office-based position where integrity and risk management are crucial to ensure smooth financial operations. The position offers part-time hours and aims to maintain the firm's reputation within legal practices.

Qualifications

• 3 years legal accounts experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process receipts, payments, and transfers for client funds.
• Manage the firm’s finances, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Record daily transactions and prepare financial statements.
• Respond to financial queries from clients and staff.
• Liaise with banks on financial matters.

Skills

Client Money Handling

Bookkeeping

Financial Reporting

Communication

Risk Management

Job description

Legal Cashier – Part time hours considered

Office based role - Milton Keynes

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with and under the direction of the full-time Accounts Manager, the Legal Cashier will support the firm’s financial and administrative operations, including:

• Client Money Handling: Processing receipts, payments, and transfers for client funds, ensuring strict separation and compliance.
• Firm Accounts: Managing the firm’s own finances, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Bookkeeping & Reporting: Recording daily transactions, reconciling ledgers, and preparing financial statements.
• Financial Support: Responding to financial queries from clients and staff and liaising with banks.

Other Office Duties

• Stationery ordering & stock room maintenance
• File archiving and liaison with legal archive company
• Supplier and contractor liaison
• Support for Accounts Manager and Partners
• Record keeping
• Organising staff cover when required

To be considered for this role you will need 3 years legal accounts experience.

Why This Role Matters

• Trust & Integrity: Safeguarding client funds is essential for the firm’s reputation and client confidence.
• Risk Management: Preventing errors, fraud, and regulatory breaches protects the firm from costly consequences.
• Smooth Operations: Ensuring efficient financial processes keeps the firm running effectively.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.