Legal Cashier (2 YRS+)

Anakin Seal Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Manchester is seeking a Legal Cashier to manage client and office funds, process transactions, and maintain purchase ledger. The role involves preparing VAT returns and supporting IT and HR functions. Ideal candidates will have experience in a law firm and possess strong numeracy and IT skills. This is a permanent position offering £28,000–£32,000 per year based on experience.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal cashier or similar accounts role in a law firm.
• Confident in using banking systems and finance software.
• Ability to manage deadlines efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage client and office funds including cash and reconciliations.
• Post transactions and maintain purchase ledger.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with billing.
• Provide IT support and coordinate with external IT providers.
• Support HR record-keeping and Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

IT skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Ability to meet deadlines

Teamwork and independent work

Tools

Banking systems

Finance software

Job description

The Role

Manage all client and office funds, including cash, BACS payments, petty cash, and reconciliations

Post transactions and maintain purchase ledger; process expense claims and payroll

Reconcile monthly accounts in line with Solicitors Accounts Rules

Prepare VAT returns and assist with billing

Provide first-line IT support and coordinate with external IT providers

Support HR record-keeping and Health & Safety compliance

Liaise with external accountants for year-end reporting

About You

Previous experience as a legal cashier or in a similar accounts role within a law firm

Strong numeracy and IT skills; confident with banking systems and finance software

Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage deadlines efficiently

Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

Permanent role in central Manchester

Varied responsibilities across accounts, IT, and administration

Supportive working environment with development opportunities

£28,000–£32,000 per year (depending on experience)