Legal Cashier/Trainee Legal Cashier

Legal Cashier / Trainee Legal CashierLocation: ColchesterSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role

As part of a specialist team supporting law firms across the UK, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules, and supporting the day-to-day operation of both client and office accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Client Account Management

• Process client account receipts and payments.
• Accurately post client account transactions.
• Assist with client-to-office transfers (CTOs).
• Set up and process bank payments from client accounts.
• Maintain accurate client ledgers.
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs).

Office Account Management

• Post office account receipts and payments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records.
• Support month-end accounting processes.

Purchase Ledger

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Maintain supplier account records.
• Assist with supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements

Month-End & Compliance

• Assist with preparation of management accounts.
• Produce month-end compliance reports.
• Support three-way reconciliations.
• Monitor client balances and aged items.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Desirable

• Previous legal cashiering experience.
• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs).
• Experience using LEAP and/or Xero.
• Experience working within a law firm or accountancy practice.
• Accounting qualification or studies currently in progress.

Trainee Applicants Welcome

We are keen to hear from graduates and trainees who possess:

• AAT, Accounting & Finance, Business, Mathematics, or similar qualifications.
• Previous experience in bookkeeping, finance, administration, or office-based roles.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within legal finance.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Comprehensive training and mentoring will be provided to support your development.

Personal Qualities

• Honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Highly organised and methodical.
• Motivated to learn and develop professionally.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Positive, professional, and proactive approach.

What’s on Offer?

• Ongoing professional development and support.
• Opportunity to work with a specialist legal finance team supporting law firms nationwide.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Fully office based

If you are looking to build a long-term career in legal finance or bring your existing legal cashiering expertise to a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

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