Legal Cashier: Precise Accounts & Compliance Expert

Lucy Walker Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucy Walker Recruitment Limited seeks a Legal Cashier for a well-established law firm with a strong reputation for quality service. The role focuses on accurate client and office account processing, reconciliations, and maintaining high-standard financial records in line with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day accounts, respond to fee earners’ queries, and handle confidential information with discretion, contributing to efficient and compliant

Qualifications

• Ideally at least three years’ experience in a Legal Cashier or legal accounts role.
• Strong understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Experience with online banking and posting financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Complete bank reconciliations and monitor cheques.
• Process, allocate and post receipts (electronic and manual).
• Manage client and office account payments including CHAPS and cards.
• Process client-to-office transfers and bill postings.
• Post monthly staff expenses and petty cash reconciliations.
• Ensure client transactions comply with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Maintain financial records and prepare Excel spreadsheets.
• Respond to accounts-related queries from fee earners and colleagues.
• Assist with general accounts administration and filing.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Legal cashbook experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Education

Three years’ experience in legal accounts or similar finance role

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Internet banking systems

Legal case management system (Partner advantageous)

Job description

Lucy Walker Recruitment Limited seeks a Legal Cashier for a well-established law firm with a strong reputation for quality service. The role focuses on accurate client and office account processing, reconciliations, and maintaining high-standard financial records in line with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day accounts, respond to fee earners’ queries, and handle confidential information with discretion, contributing to efficient and compliant