Legal Cashier

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join the Finance Department in Newport. The role supports day-to-day financial operations while ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and AML requirements.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in legal accounts, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a team. This is a full-time, permanent position in a reputable law firm.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Cashier or in 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.

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 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.

Skills

Accounting

Solicitors Accounts Rules

Excel

Legal accounts systems

Attention to detail

Organisation

Tools

Banking 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.*