Legal Cashier

Clayton Legal; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro rata pay

Flexible PT hours

Generous annual leave

Birthday leave

Health benefits

Pension

Job summary

Clayton Legal in Leamington Spa seeks an experienced Legal Cashier to join the accounts team. The role focuses on daily financial operations, ensuring client and business accounts are processed accurately and in line with regulatory requirements.

This office-based, two-days-per-week position offers a pro rata salary up to £30,000 FTE, with flexibility and a collaborative team environment. You will support the Accounts Manager and contribute to efficient financial processes.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience as a Legal Cashier in a law firm.
• Strong general bookkeeping knowledge and attention to detail.
• Understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules and AML procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily banking procedures and postings for client and business accounts.
• Process payments via BACS, telegraphic transfers and Faster Payments.
• Reconcile ledgers and assist with purchase ledger postings and expenses.
• Produce monthly client-to-business transfer reports and ensure month-end postings.

Skills

Numerical skills

Time management

Communication

Job description

Legal Cashier

Location: Leamington Spa

Working Pattern: Part-time, two full days per week

Salary: Up to £30,000 FTE, dependent on experience

About the Opportunity

An established and highly regarded law firm in Leamington Spa is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join their accounts team.

Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will play a key role in the daily management of the firm’s financial operations, ensuring client and business account transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

This part-time role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled Legal Cashier looking to contribute to a supportive team environment with a varied workload and the chance to add real value to the wider business.

This position is fully office-based in Leamington Spa, with two full working days per week. Thursday and Friday are preferred, though flexibility is available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for daily banking procedures, including receipts, payments and property completions, with agreed periods of sole accountability.
• Process payments via telegraphic transfers, Faster Payments, BACS and international transfers.
• Notify fee-earners of incoming telegraphic transfers and BACS payments promptly.
• Maintain accurate postings for client and business accounts.
• Produce covered bills reports and manage daily client-to-business transfers.
• Ensure all client account postings are completed by the final working day of each month.
• Handle and bank cheques and cash, managing deposits and payments as required.
• Support fee-earners in reconciling completion statements and ledgers against electronic records.
• Post bills, calculate interest, and cancel outdated cheques where applicable.
• Assist with purchase ledger postings, supplier payments, and employee expense claims.
• Maintain precise financial records, including scanning, filing and general administration.
• Provide cashiering cover during colleagues’ holidays and absences.
• Support the Accounts Manager and Accountant with additional finance-related duties as needed.
• Participate in departmental and firm‑wide meetings, fostering effective communication and teamwork.

Person Specification

• A minimum of three years’ experience as a Legal Cashier within a law firm.
• Strong general bookkeeping knowledge with practical experience.
• A thorough understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Awareness of anti-money laundering procedures and compliance obligations.
• Excellent numerical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong administrative, organisational and time‑management abilities.
• The capability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills and confidence in liaising with fee‑earners and colleagues.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: Up to £30,000 FTE, dependent on experience, pro rata for two days per week.
• Flexible part‑time working: Two full working days weekly, preferably Thursday and Friday, with flexibility available.
• Generous annual leave: Entitlement plus bank holidays, calculated on a pro‑rata basis.
• Additional festive leave: Extra time off during the Christmas closure period.
• Birthday leave: An additional day off to celebrate your birthday, subject to eligibility.
• Health and wellbeing benefits: Access to wellbeing support and healthcare services.
• Financial benefits: Company pension scheme, sick pay and life assurance, subject to scheme terms.
• Professional development: Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive team environment: Work closely with the Accounts Manager within a well‑established and collaborative team.