via reed · 28 May 2026 ·10 days ago

Legal Cashier

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East London Full-time GBP 30,000 – 32,000
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Legal Cashier

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.

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