Legal Cashier (Nottingham)

Simpson Judge; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Nottingham is seeking a skilled Legal Cashier to support day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate has previous legal finance experience, a strong understanding of SRA Accounts Rules, and excellent attention to detail. Responsibilities include processing transactions, ensuring compliance, and maintaining financial records. The role offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development. Hybrid working is a possibility.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Cashier or in a legal finance/accounts role.
• Strong understanding of SRA Accounts Rules.
• Reliable, organised, and able to prioritise workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account payments and transfers.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

SRA Accounts Rules knowledge

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Experience with legal finance systems

Tools

Elite

Liberate

SOS

Job description

Legal Cashier - Nottingham

Full-Time Competitive Salary Excellent Career Progression

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Legal Cashier to join a leading law firm's finance team based in Nottingham. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of legal finance processes, and the ability to work confidently in a fast-paced professional environment.

The Role

As a Legal Cashier, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the firm, ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules. You will work closely with fee-earners, support staff, and the wider finance team to deliver a high-quality, compliant internal service.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account payments, receipts and transfers
• Ensuring full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules at all times
• Daily bank reconciliations and monitoring of client account balances
• Handling invoices, credit notes, billing queries and queries from fee-earners
• Managing disbursements, supplier payments and internal financial requests
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end procedures
• Assisting with financial reporting, audits, and general finance administration
• Providing excellent internal client service across all departments

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Cashier or in a legal finance/accounts role
• Strong understanding of SRA Accounts Rules
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident using legal finance systems (e.g., Elite, Liberate, SOS, or similar)
• Reliable, organised, and able to prioritise workloads effectively
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism

What's on Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Modern office setting with hybrid working potential

If this position is of interest to you please contact Steph at Simpson Judge