Legal Cashier

CRA Consulting; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly working environment

Opportunities within a reputable law

Job summary

CRA Consulting in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to manage the firm's day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and supporting smooth accounts operations. You will handle client and office payments, bank reconciliations, posting transactions, and liaising with fee earners and external parties.

Strong accuracy and ability to work both independently and in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Cashier (essential).
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident using legal accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account transactions.
• Handling electronic payments, transfers, and cheques.
• Managing client balances and residual balances.
• Bank reconciliations and posting transactions.
• Processing bills, disbursements, and expenses.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules at all times.
• Liaising with fee earners and external parties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent working

SRA Accounts Rules knowledge

Tools

Legal accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are a busy and well-established law firm providing legal services across a range of practice areas. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and reliable Legal Cashier to join our team .

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm’s financial transactions, ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules and supporting the smooth running of the accounts function.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account transactions
• Handling electronic payments, transfers, and cheques
• Managing client balances and residual balances
• Bank reconciliations and posting transactions
• Processing bills, disbursements, and expenses
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules at all times
• Liaising with fee earners and external parties as required

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Cashier (essential)
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confident using legal accounting software and Microsoft Office

What We Offer

• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work within a busy and reputable law firm