Legal Cashier
Job Description
An established and growing law firm is seeking a Legal Cashier to join its finance team based in Cheshire.
\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a legal finance professional with at least 12 months' experience in a legal cashiering or legal accounts role to join a supportive and professional environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the firm's financial processes while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
\nThe role is fully office-based and would suit someone who enjoys working closely with colleagues, being part of a collaborative team environment, and taking ownership of their responsibilities.
The Role\nWorking as part of the finance function, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the firm.
\nKey responsibilities will include:
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- Processing client and office account transactions \n
- Managing electronic payments, receipts, and bank transfers \n
- Performing daily bank reconciliations \n
- Posting financial transactions accurately and efficiently \n
- Assisting with completion statements and property-related financial transactions where required \n
- Ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules \n
- Processing bills and supporting fee earners with financial queries \n
- Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting \n
- Investigating and resolving account discrepancies \n
- Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation \n
- Liaising with colleagues, clients, and third parties regarding financial matters \n
The successful candidate will ideally possess:
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- A minimum of 1 year's experience within a Legal Cashier or Legal Accounts role \n
- Good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules \n
- Experience working with legal accounts systems \n
- Strong numerical and analytical skills \n
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy \n
- Good organisational and time management skills \n
- Strong communication skills and a professional manner \n
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team \n
- A proactive and reliable approach to work \n
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- Competitive salary dependent upon experience \n
- Stable and growing firm with long-term career opportunities \n
- Supportive and collaborative working environment \n
- Modern office facilities \n
- Ongoing training and development \n
- Exposure to a broad range of legal finance matters \n
- Full-time office-based role with strong team interaction \n
This opportunity would suit an experienced Legal Cashier looking to join a progressive law firm where they can play an integral role within a busy and professional finance team.
