Legal Cashier

Sheridan Maine are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded law firm who are seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join their busy Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Legal Cashier looking to join a professional and supportive environment, with responsibility for a varied caseload of legal accounts and financial transactions.

As Legal Cashier, you will be responsible for the accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal procedures.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing client and office account transactions.
• Managing payments, receipts and transfers.
• Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Processing CHAPS, BACS and other electronic payments.
• Handling client account queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with month end procedures and financial reporting.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal policies.
• Liaising with fee earners, clients, banks and other third parties as required.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with ad hoc duties.

We are looking for someone with previous experience within a legal cashiering or legal accounts environment.

Other attributes required include:

• Good knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills.
• Experience with client and office accounts.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• A professional and confidential approach to handling financial information.

Along with a competitive salary, the company offer a range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance, ongoing training as well as a collaborative and supportive working environment. 

If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.