Legal Cashier - PT

Office Angels; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Office Angels in Nottingham is seeking a capable Legal Cashier for a part-time role. The successful candidate will work 22.5 hours per week over three days, 9:00am to 5:30pm with a one-hour lunch.

The role sits within the busy Accounts Department of a law firm offering a varied caseload across Criminal Defence, Family Law, Personal Injury and more. We are looking for someone with legal cashiering experience, strong numeracy, and a proactive, reliable approach to work.

Qualifications

• At least one year's legal cashiering experience.
• Knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• A good understanding of VAT.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Completing bank reconciliations accurately and efficiently.
• Processing client and office account receipts.
• Checking and processing private client and Legal Aid bills.
• Setting up and processing electronic payments.
• Managing purchase ledger transactions.
• Managing and reconciling petty cash.
• Reconciling company credit card transactions.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Providing general support to the wider Accounts Department as required.

Skills

Legal cashiering

Solicitors Accounts Rules

VAT knowledge

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent working

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Legal Cashier - Part-Time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week

Working hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm, with one hour for lunch

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and organised Legal Cashier to join a busy Accounts Department within an established law firm based in Nottingham

The firm specialises in Criminal Defence, Family Law, Personal Injury, Public Law and Community Care, providing a varied and professional working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong accounts background and previous legal cashiering experience who is looking to build on their existing skills within a supportive and professional team.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a varied range of financial and accounting duties, including:

• Completing bank reconciliations accurately and efficiently.
• Processing client and office account receipts.
• Checking and processing private client and Legal Aid bills.
• Setting up and processing electronic payments.
• Managing purchase ledger transactions.
• Managing and reconciling petty cash.
• Reconciling company credit card transactions.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Providing general support to the wider Accounts Department as required.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for a reliable, organised and detail-oriented individual who can work confidently in a busy professional environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least one year's legal cashiering experience.
• Knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• A good understanding of VAT.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines accurately.
• A professional, proactive and reliable approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Part-time working hours across three days per week.
• The opportunity to develop your legal accounts experience.
• A varied role within an established law firm.
• The chance to become part of a busy and supportive Accounts Department.