Legal Cashier

  • mlr legal recruitment
  • Birkenhead, Merseyside
  • Aug 11, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Legal Cashier

Location: Office-based

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Cashier to join a growing finance team within a law firm. This role is ideal for a diligent, motivated individual who enjoys working collaboratively and supporting both senior leadership and wider team operations.

About the Role

You will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the firm's accounting and administrative functions.

Responsibilities include:

  • Managing receipts and payments for both client and office accounts, ensuring full AML and SRA compliance
  • Taking and processing card receipts
  • Bank transfers and reconciliations
  • Petty cash handling, posting and reconciliation
  • Processing bills
  • Assisting with month-end reporting
  • Purchase ledger duties
  • Applying Client Interest policy
  • Monitoring residual balances
  • Responding to general accounts queries
  • Providing wider support to the Finance Director and the team as required

Essential Requirements

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

  • Proven legal cashier experience
  • Strong knowledge of AML and SRA regulations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage competing priorities
  • Exceptional attention to detail

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Clear career development pathways with a strong focus on training
  • Birthday holiday and Christmas shutdown
  • Company pension
  • Health & Welfare Cashback Scheme
  • Regular social events

If you're a Legal Cashier looking to join a supportive and growing finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply or contact Steph McCormack for a confidential chat at MLR Legal Recruitment.