Legal Cashier

Chadwick Nott; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Legal Cashier for its Newport-based finance team. You will manage payments, reconciliations and transfers while ensuring strict adherence to Solicitors Accounts Rules and AML procedures.

The role supports month-end processes and requires accurate, detail-oriented work within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in legal accounts, robust Excel skills and familiarity with legal accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal accounts or as a Legal Cashier.
• Strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR).
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with legal accounts systems.

Responsibilities

• Process CHAPS, BACS and card payments.
• Perform bank, credit card and petty cash reconciliations.
• Handle client and office account transfers.
• Process bills, credit notes, write-offs and expense claims.
• Manage Stamp Duty payments and property search payments.
• Oversee direct debits, standing orders and Legal Aid claims.
• Bank cash and cheques processing.
• Assist with month-end processes.
• Respond to finance-related queries and ensure SAR/AML compliance.

Skills

Legal accounts

Excel

AML compliance

Attention to detail

Tools

Legal accounting software

Job description

Legal Cashier

Location: Newport

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join its Finance Department. This is a varied role supporting the firm's financial operations while ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules, anti-money laundering regulations and internal procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Processing CHAPS, BACS and card payments.
• Bank, credit card and petty cash reconciliations.
• Client and office account transfers.
• Processing bills, credit notes, write-offs and expense claims.
• Handling Stamp Duty payments and property search payments.
• Managing direct debits, standing orders and Legal Aid claims.
• Banking cash and cheques.
• Assisting with month-end processes.
• Responding to finance-related queries.
• Maintaining compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and AML requirements.

About you

• At least 1 year's experience as a Legal Cashier or within legal accounts.
• Good knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Strong accounting and administrative skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using legal accounts systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Please note:

An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Cashier to join a supportive and growing law firm.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*