Senior Legal Cashier

Clayton Legal - Legal Recruitment Specialists; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Cashier to join its dynamic accounts team in Liverpool. This full-time, office-based role offers a unique opportunity to lead daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in legal cashiering, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and be comfortable working independently. Join a collaborative team that values attention to detail and proactive communication, and take your career to the next level in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal cashiering with a focus on financial processes.
• Strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules and legal accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily banking, cheque payments, and petty cash.
• Process client file openings and closures, including conflict checks.

Skills

Legal Cashiering

Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs)

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Legal Accounting Systems

Microsoft Applications

Job description

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A well-regarded law firm in the heart of Liverpool is looking to appoint a Senior Legal Cashier to join its accounts team. This is a permanent, full office based role, offering the opportunity to take a lead role in the day-to-day running of the accounts function.

The firm is looking for someone with a solid background in legal cashiering who’s confident managing core financial processes and supporting the wider finance team. You'll need to be comfortable working independently, able to prioritise a busy workload, and happy to get involved in the finer detail of daily finance operations.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Processing daily banking, cheque payments and petty cash
• Posting bills, costs transfers and inter-account transfers
• Managing client file openings and closures, including conflict checks
• Posting nominal expenses and managing departmental allocations
• Handling faster, telegraphic and international payments
• Processing deposit accounts, standing orders and direct debits
• Matching daily bank statements and completing monthly reconciliations
• Calculating and applying interest to client balances
• Reviewing residual balances and liaising with fee earners
• Assisting with probate distribution accounts and completion statements
• Reviewing supplier statements and helping resolve queries
• Identifying and logging compliance breaches, and supporting process improvements

In addition to the technical side of the role, the firm is looking for someone with a professional, approachable manner who is confident communicating with both colleagues and external contacts. The ability to stay organised, spot potential issues early and manage your own workload is essential.

What you'll need:

• Previous experience in a legal cashier role
• A strong working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs)
• Familiarity with legal accounting systems and Microsoft applications
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• A positive, proactive approach and good team spirit

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a senior position within a stable, well-established firm. The role offers a solid benefits package and the chance to play a key part in a friendly, collaborative team. To apply or find out more, please get in touch for a confidential conversation with Justine on 0161 914 7357 or please email your CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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