Legal Cashier

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Legal Accounts Assistant to become part of a busy and professional legal environment. This position plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of the firm, ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and in line with regulatory standards.

Key Duties

Accounts Administration

• Maintain accurate financial records across both client and business accounts.
• Process incoming and outgoing client funds efficiently.
• Monitor account activity and investigate any inconsistencies where required.
• Ensure all accounting procedures adhere to current legal finance regulations.

Payment Processing

• Manage electronic payments, bank transfers, and cheque transactions.
• Carry out daily banking tasks and allocate receipts accordingly.
• Handle online banking activities including BACS and CHAPS payments.
• Transfer costs from client accounts to office accounts in line with billing procedures.

Reconciliations & Financial Support

• Complete regular reconciliations for client and office bank accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Prepare financial information and reports for senior management when needed.
• Assist in maintaining accurate financial controls across the department.

Billing & Expenses

• Produce invoices and legal billing documentation.
• Process supplier payments, disbursements, and operational expenses.
• Ensure all payments are assigned correctly to the relevant files and clients.

Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain compliance with legal accounting policies and financial regulations.
• Prepare documentation required for internal reviews and external audits.
• Support compliance monitoring and reporting activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within a legal finance or legal cashiering function.
• Understanding of client account management and legal accounts procedures.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with legal accounting platforms and finance systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and general IT proficiency.

Personal Qualities

• Professional and trustworthy with the ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Capable of working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communicator with a collaborative approach to teamwork.