Legal Cashier

QED Legal LLP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Essex is looking for a Legal Cashier to join their finance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth financial operations, requiring experience in processing transactions and a deep understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules. The ideal candidate will have excellent IT skills and attention to detail. The firm offers a supportive environment with competitive salary and benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for candidates looking to advance their career in legal finance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Legal Cashier or legal accounts role.
• Strong understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account transactions.
• 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.

Skills

Experience in a Legal Cashier role

Strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules

Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Attention to detail

Excellent organisational ability

Proactive, 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

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

Contact

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).