Legal Cashier

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Medical health cash plan

Flexible leave policy

Staff discount portal

Wellbeing tools

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Legal Cashier to join a well-established law firm in Swansea. You will ensure all client and firm financial transactions are processed accurately and in line with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, working closely with fee earners and the finance team.

The role requires numerate, detail-oriented individuals with strong IT skills and the ability to manage deadlines while delivering high standards of financial service.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal cashiering or legal accounts.
• Strong numerical skills with meticulous accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills—liaising with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent IT literacy, including MS Office and internet banking.

Responsibilities

• Process payments, receipts and bank transfers.
• Perform bank reconciliations and client balance reviews.
• Analyse and process client invoices and disbursements.
• Post client interest and handle card payments.
• Review financial files for compliance with accounting rules.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Internet banking

Accounting software

Job description

My client is recruiting for an experienced Legal Cashier with years experience to join their highly regarded and well established law firm in Swansea.

As a Legal Cashier, you will be essential in ensuring all client and firm financial transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules. You’ll work closely with fee earners, support staff, and the finance team to maintain robust accounting controls and deliver a high standard of financial service.

Your main duties will include:

• Processing payments, receipts, and bank transfers
• Performing bank reconciliations and client balance reviews
• Analysing and processing client invoices and disbursements
• Posting client interest and handling card payments
• Reviewing financial files to ensure compliance with accounting regulations
• Managing incoming finance correspondence (post, email, phone)
• Producing periodic reports on financial transactions and compliance
• Supporting residential property-related transactions and general cashiering tasks

About You

The ideal candidate will be numerate, detail-oriented, and experienced in legal accounting. You’ll bring:

• Experience in legal cashiering or legal accounts
• Strong numerical skills with meticulous accuracy
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills—comfortable liaising with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
• Excellent IT literacy, including MS Office and internet banking
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary
• Flexible leave (holiday) policy
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Medical health cash plan
• Virtual GP & wellbeing tools
• Access to staff discount portal
• A supportive, inclusive working environment