Legal Cashier

QED Legal LLP; South Shields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Legal Cashier to support its finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in similar roles, strong knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules, and excellent IT skills. This position involves processing transactions, preparing bank statements, and managing billing records. Join this dynamic team and play a vital role in ensuring financial efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Legal Cashier or legal accounts role.
• Ability to adhere to Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process client and office account transactions.
• Prepare and distribute daily bank statements.
• Reconcile petty cash and other accounts.
• Support credit control with monthly statements.
• Assist with purchase ledger work.
• Manage billing and invoice records.

Skills

Experience in a Legal Cashier role

Understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules

Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

Team-oriented approach

Job description

Job: Legal Cashier

Location: Essex

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 + Benefits

About the Role

We’re looking for a Legal Cashier to join a busy and supportive finance team. This role offers the chance to work within a respected law firm where your contribution will directly support the smooth running of the practice.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing client and office account transactions (BACs, TTs, cheques, and direct debits)
• Preparing and distributing daily bank statements to fee earners
• Reconciling petty cash and other accounts
• Supporting credit control by producing monthly statements
• Assisting with purchase ledger work and month‑end processes
• Managing billing and invoice records

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a Legal Cashier or legal accounts role
• Strong understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational ability
• A proactive, team‑oriented approach with the ability to work to deadlines

Contact

If you believe you match the requirements for this role, or know someone who does, then get in touch with our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts.

Email: [e-mail]

Mobile: [phone]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaharoberts/

Or by applying to this vacancy. Synonym titles: Legal Accounts Clerk, Legal Finance Assistant, Accounts Officer (Legal), Junior Legal Cashier, Accounts Assistant (Legal).