Legal Cashier

QED Legal; Milton Keynes, Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a Legal Cashier. You will be responsible for handling transactions, preparing bank statements, and managing billing records. Candidates should have experience in legal accounts and a strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules. The firm offers a competitive salary of £28,000 - £35,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance increasing with service

Option to buy additional holiday

Extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced pension

Bupa cash health care plan

Life assurance and income protection

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Paid professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Legal Cashier or legal accounts role preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules is essential.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions for client and office accounts including BACs and cheques.
• Prepare and distribute daily bank statements.
• Reconcile petty cash and assist with month-end processes.
• Manage billing and invoicing records.

Skills

Legal accounts knowledge

Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Legal Cashier

Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 + Benefits

About the Role

We’re looking for a Legal Cashier to join a busy and supportive finance team. This role offers the chance to work within a respected law firm where your contribution will directly support the smooth running of the practice.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll handle a variety of finance tasks, such as:

• Processing client and office account transactions (BACs, TTs, cheques, and direct debits)
• Preparing and distributing daily bank statements to fee earners
• Reconciling petty cash and other accounts
• Supporting credit control by producing monthly statements
• Assisting with purchase ledger work and month-end processes
• Managing billing and invoice records

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a Legal Cashier or legal accounts role
• Strong understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational ability
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with the ability to work to deadline

Benefits of this role

This firm offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance increasing with service
• Option to buy additional holiday
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Enhanced pension
• Bupa cash health care plan
• Life assurance and income protection
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Paid professional subscriptions