Senior Legal Cashier

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a Senior Cashier Coordinator to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You'll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal finance experience, a meticulous approach to cash management, and the ability to manage competing priorities. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a structured finance environment and enjoys supporting operations with precision.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a legal cashiering role within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) and legal finance compliance.
• Reliable, collaborative, and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations across business and client accounts.
• Ensure accurate posting of journals, disbursements, and refund payments.
• Liaise with Partners, lawyers, and compliance teams on client account activity.
• Daily compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR).

Skills

Legal cashiering experience

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Ability to manage competing priorities

Tools

3E Elite or similar accounting systems

Job description

Senior Cashier Coordinator

London | Full-time | 12-month FTC

The Role

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Cashier Coordinator to join its London finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records across business, client, and personal accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting multi‑office operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong legal finance experience, a proactive mindset, and a meticulous approach to cash management and reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations across business and client accounts
• Ensure accurate posting of journals, disbursements, and refund payments
• Monitor currency accounts and process FX trades with banking partners
• Maintain personal account balances and process internal cost transfers
• Review and process billing write‑offs and office receipts across multiple jurisdictions
• Calculate accrued interest and ensure timely posting of client transactions
• Liaise with Partners, lawyers, and compliance teams on client account activity
• Daily compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)
• Respond to general accounting queries and assist with ad‑hoc finance projects

About You

• Proven experience in a legal cashiering role within a law firm
• Familiarity with 3E Elite or similar accounting systems
• Strong understanding of SAR and legal finance compliance
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Reliable, collaborative, and confident working independently or within a team

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured finance environment and enjoys supporting cross‑border operations with precision and professionalism. If you're looking to contribute to a high‑performing legal finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.