Legal Cashier

Clayton Legal; Plumtree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Three-office firm

Benefits package

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Clayton Legal is partnering with a Nottingham law firm to recruit an experienced Legal Cashier for their busy finance team. The role focuses on client and office accounts, posting receipts, reconciling banks, and ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.

You will be highly organised, numerate, and able to manage deadlines. Legal accounting software experience is advantageous, and a professional, client-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Legal cashiering experience is essential.
• Solid understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Experience with legal accounting software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account transactions in line with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Posting and allocating receipts and payments.
• Processing electronic payments and transfers.
• Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and processing client account transfers.
• Dealing with bills, invoices and office account transactions.
• Assisting with the administration of the firm's client accounts.
• Supporting fee earners and colleagues with cashier-related queries.
• Ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and general finance duties.

Skills

Legal cashiering experience

Client money handling

Attention to detail

Tools

Legal accounting software

Job description

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 circa + benefits

Location: Nottingham / Nottinghamshire

An established and highly regarded law firm with three offices across the area is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Cashier to join its busy and friendly finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Legal Cashier who is looking to develop their career within a well-established firm that values accuracy, professionalism and excellent client service.

The Role

• Processing client and office account transactions in line with Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Posting and allocating receipts and payments
• Processing electronic payments and transfers
• Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Preparing and processing client account transfers
• Dealing with bills, invoices and office account transactions
• Assisting with the administration of the firm's client accounts
• Supporting fee earners and colleagues with cashiers-related queries
• Ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner
• Assisting with month-end procedures and general finance duties

About You

We are looking for someone with previous legal cashiering experience, ideally within a private practice law firm. You will have a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and be comfortable working with client money.

You will be highly organised, numerate and detail-focused, with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills and a professional, helpful approach are essential.

Experience with legal accounting software would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £30,000 - £35,000 circa, depending on experience
• A permanent position within an established and reputable law firm
• Three-office firm with a strong presence across the area
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills and career within the firm's finance team
• Attractive benefits package