Legal Cashier

Our client, a highly respected and professional law firm, is seeking a meticulous and proactive Legal Cashier to join their established Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to play a pivotal role in a collaborative 5-person department, ensuring the firm remains compliant and financially sound.

The Opportunity

As a Legal Cashier, you will be the engine room of the firm s financial operations. You will work closely with the Accounts Manager and Finance Director, managing the full cycle of client and office accounting. This is a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail and knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) will be your greatest assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Cashiering: Processing client receipts (bank transfers, cheques, and card payments) and executing urgent BACS/CHAPS payments.
• Compliance Management: Performing daily bank reconciliations and monitoring client balances to ensure strict adherence to SRA guidelines.
• Conveyancing Support: Reviewing completion statements and estate accounts to ensure payment validity.
• Billing & VAT: Assisting with month-end billing, credit notes, and the complex VAT treatment of disbursements.
• Ledger Maintenance: Managing the purchase ledger, scheduling supplier payments, and resolving financial queries from Partners and Fee Earners.

What You Bring

• Legal Sector Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal cashiering role.
• Compliance Knowledge: A solid grasp of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) and VAT requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong Excel skills. Experience with P4W (Partner for Windows) or Action Step is highly desirable.
• The "Right" Attitude: A proactive, "can-do" approach with the ability to meet tight deadlines (especially during month-end or busy completion Fridays).
• Communication: Ability to troubleshoot financial queries with staff at all levels of the business.