Location: East London
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
About Us
We are recruiting for a highly respected law firm with a strong reputation for excellence. We are seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join their dynamic finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key role in supporting the firm’s financial operations.
The Role
As a Legal Cashier, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the firm’s day-to-day financial processes. Your duties will include:
Processing client and office account transactions
Performing daily bank reconciliations
Managing incoming and outgoing payments (including BACS/CHAPS)
Posting bills, disbursements, and write-offs
Liaising with solicitors, clients, and external bodies
Handling petty cash and expenses
Supporting month-end and year-end reporting
Assisting with credit control and recovery of funds
Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers
Ensuring compliance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SAR)
Skills & Experience
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
Proven experience as a Legal Cashier within a law firm (essential)
Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and organisational skills
Proficiency in legal accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Ability to work collaboratively within a team
Legal Aid experience (desirable)
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Hybrid working after probation
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Standard pension scheme
Summer and Christmas party
Training and development, Study support
Opportunity to work with a highly experienced finance team
Supportive and professional working environment
If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your legal finance career.