Legal Cashier

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Legal Cashier to join their team on a 6-month contract. Responsibilities include managing financial transactions, overseeing banking operations, and ensuring compliance with VAT regulations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This is a stable opportunity within a respected legal practice, offering a salary between £27,000 and £30,000.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Cashier or in a similar finance role.
• Ability to manage financial transactions accurately.
• Experience with VAT administration and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial transactions and posting to accounts.
• Oversee daily banking operations, including reconciliations.
• Prepare cheques and control payment processes.
• Support VAT administration and financial close procedures.

Skills

Legal accounting systems familiarity

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Methodical work approach

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Cashier to join a well-regarded and long-standing law firm known for delivering expert legal advice across multiple practice areas including property, family, litigation, and private client matters.

As a Legal Cashier, you will support the accounts function, managing day-to-day legal finance processes while working closely with colleagues and clients.

This is a 6-month contract-based role offering a salary range of £27,000 - £30,000 and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Managing financial transactions arising from legal matters and internal business activity, including accurate posting to client and office accounts
• Overseeing daily banking operations, including reconciliations, bank transfers and electronic payments
• Preparing cheques and maintaining control of payment processes
• Administering and reconciling petty cash and the purchase ledger
• Supporting VAT administration, returns and related compliance
• Assisting with month-end and year-end financial close procedures
• Reviewing and validating completion statements
• Verifying, posting and reconciling invoices

Qualifications

• Previously worked as a Legal Cashier, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Legal Accountant, Accounts Administrator, Billing Assistant or in a similar role.
• Must possess prior legal cashiering experience.
• Familiarity with legal accounting systems is advantageous
• A highly organised and detail-focused approach
• Ability to work accurately, methodically and to deadlines

This is a great opportunity for a Legal Cashier seeking a stable, well-structured contract within a respected legal practice.

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