Legal Cashier

JR United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a Legal Cashier to join their finance team. This full-time role offers a varied, hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Candidates should have at least two years of legal cashiering experience and a solid understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules. The firm provides competitive perks including private health insurance, life insurance, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary up to £29,000 per annum

25 days’ holiday plus 1.5 extra days at Christmas

Private health insurance (after 3-month probation)

Life insurance at 3x salary

Subsidised gym membership

Attendance bonus scheme

Annual bonus equivalent to one week’s salary if firm hits billing target

Contributory pension scheme

Support with home office equipment if needed

1 day WFH per week available (after 3-month probation)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a legal cashier.
• Confident working within the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Experience using SOS Connect is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and allocating receipts across Client and Office accounts.
• Processing online payments including Faster Payments, CHAPS, and SWIFT.
• Managing payroll and associated tax/pension tasks for clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SOS Connect

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• Varied, hands-on role in a specialist legal environment
• Full-time position based in Manchester with hybrid working available

We're working with a specialist law firm to recruit a Legal Cashier to join their growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a values-driven practice with a strong reputation in the Court of Protection and Private Client space.

The firm is looking for someone with at least two years’ experience in legal cashiering who is confident working within the Solicitors Accounts Rules and enjoys variety in their day-to-day role. You’ll be joining a friendly team of seven, working closely with the Legal Cashier Team Lead, and contributing to a broad range of finance tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and allocating receipts across Client and Office accounts
• Processing online payments including Faster Payments, CHAPS, and SWIFT
• Supporting with recurring payment instructions across 800+ deputy client accounts
• Liaising with banks to resolve transaction queries
• Handling funds held in deposit accounts (e.g. NS&I, Court Funds Office)
• Managing payroll and associated tax/pension tasks for clients employing carers
• Reconciling credit card, debit card, and cheque control accounts
• Processing client bills, expenses, and supplier invoices
• Recording property completions and applying VAT correctly
• Supporting residual balance checks and ad hoc finance tasks

What we need from you:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a legal cashier
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy
• Good knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word, and electronic filing systems
• Organised, reliable, and comfortable working in a team
• Experience using SOS Connect is a plus, but not essential

The perks:

• Salary up to £29,000 per annum
• 25 days’ holiday plus 1.5 extra days at Christmas
• Private health insurance (after 3-month probation)
• Life insurance at 3x salary
• Subsidised gym membership
• Attendance bonus scheme
• Annual bonus equivalent to one week’s salary if firm hits billing target
• Contributory pension scheme
• Support with home office equipment if needed
• 1 day WFH per week available (after 3-month probation)

Interested?

This is a great opportunity for a Legal Cashier looking to join a supportive, close-knit team within a firm that truly makes a difference. Apply today or contact Jack Lloyd at [emailprotected] for a confidential conversation.