Legal Cashier

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Job Description

A well-established London law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join its Accounts & Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.


This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded firm with a collaborative and supportive culture, working within a busy, professional finance function that plays a central role in maintaining the firm’s financial integrity and regulatory compliance.


As Legal Cashier, you will provide key support across client and office accounts, ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and internal accounting procedures. You will work closely with fee earners and colleagues across finance to ensure accurate processing and timely communication.


Responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining client account balances and transactions in accordance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules

• Preparing and reconciling client fee ledgers

• Posting disbursements including counsel, expert and other third-party fees

• Processing receipts and client account transactions

• Monitoring and logging breaches, ensuring adherence to internal protocols

• Supporting month-end, year-end and audit processes

• Contributing to initiatives to improve and streamline cashiering processes

• Handling general cashiering duties as required


You will be an experienced Legal Cashier with ideally four or more years’ experience within a law firm environment. You will have a strong understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and be confident managing client and matter accounts accurately and efficiently.


You will also demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Sound knowledge of accounting and banking systems within a legal setting

• Good Excel skills and confidence with Microsoft Office

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise

• Clear communication skills

• A proactive and positive approach

• Absolute discretion and respect for confidentiality


This is a growing, full-service City law firm with a strong reputation across a broad range of practice areas. Known for its collegiate culture and commitment to work/life balance, the firm offers a professional yet approachable environment where people genuinely enjoy working together.


If you are an experienced Legal Cashier looking for a stable, well-run environment for your next contract, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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Location:
City Of London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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