Legal Cashier

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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.

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