Legal Cashier - Part Time

Wild Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal services firm based in Milton Keynes is seeking a part-time Legal Cashier. This role requires a minimum of 3 years’ legal accounts experience and involves responsibilities such as processing client funds, managing firm finances, and providing financial support. The ideal candidate will ensure strict compliance with regulations and contribute to the firm’s reputation for trust and integrity. Interviews will be held the week commencing 15th December, so apply soon.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of legal accounts experience required.
• Experience with client money handling and financial reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process receipts, payments, and transfers for client funds.
• Manage the firm’s finances, accounts payable and receivable.
• Record daily transactions and reconcile ledgers.

Skills

Legal accounts experience

Client money handling

Financial reporting

Bookkeeping

Job description

Legal Cashier (Part-Time) – Hours to be discussed

Office based role – Milton Keynes

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with and under the direction of the full-time Accounts Manager, the Legal Cashier will support the firm’s financial and administrative operations, including:

• Client Money Handling: Processing receipts, payments, and transfers for client funds, ensuring strict separation and compliance.
• Firm Accounts: Managing the firm’s own finances, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Bookkeeping & Reporting: Recording daily transactions, reconciling ledgers, and preparing financial statements.
• Financial Support: Responding to financial queries from clients and staff and liaising with banks.

Other Office Duties

• Stationery ordering & stock room maintenance
• File archiving and liaison with legal archive company
• Supplier and contractor liaison
• Support for Accounts Manager and Partners
• Record keeping
• Organising staff cover when required

To be considered for this role you will need 3 years legal accounts experience.

Why This Role Matters

• Trust & Integrity: Safeguarding client funds is essential for the firm’s reputation and client confidence.
• Risk Management: Preventing errors, fraud, and regulatory breaches protects the firm from costly consequences.
• Smooth Operations: Ensuring efficient financial processes keeps the firm running effectively.

Don’t delay in applying today as interviews to be held WC 15th December!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.