Legal Cashier — Precise, Compliance‑Driven Accounts

Lucy Walker Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucy Walker Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Legal Cashier for a well-established law firm. The role focuses on accurate financial processing, reconciliations and compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

You will support daily accounts operations and respond to queries from fee earners and colleagues. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in legal cashier or legal accounts roles, strong Excel skills, and a professional, discreet approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal accounts and law firm finance processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.
• Familiarity with Solicitors Accounts Rules and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in Excel and financial reconciliations.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a busy accounts team.

Responsibilities

• Complete bank reconciliations and monitor cheques and out-of-date items.
• Process, allocate and post incoming receipts (electronic and manual).
• Manage client and office account payments including CHAPS, cheques and cards.
• Process client-to-office transfers and payments via internet banking.
• Check and post bills, purchase ledger invoices and office disbursements.
• Process monthly staff expenses and petty cash reconciliations.
• Ensure all client account transactions comply with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare Excel spreadsheets as required.
• Respond to accounts-related queries from fee earners, colleagues and external contacts.
• Assist with general accounts administration and filing.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Legal accounting

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Internet banking systems

Accounts software (Partner)

Job description

Lucy Walker Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Legal Cashier for a well-established law firm. The role focuses on accurate financial processing, reconciliations and compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

You will support daily accounts operations and respond to queries from fee earners and colleagues. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in legal cashier or legal accounts roles, strong Excel skills, and a professional, discreet approach.