Legal Cashier (Remote)
Location: Remote (UK)
Department: Finance / Accounts
Reports to: Head of Cashiering
I am currently working for a well-established law firm looking for an experienced Legal Cashier to join a busy and supportive Accounts team at a modern, forward-thinking law firm. This is a fully remote opportunity for someone with a strong background in legal finance who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional accuracy and compliance.
About the Role
As a Legal Cashier, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding client funds and ensuring the smooth operation of the legal accounts function. Working closely with Partners, fee earners and the wider Finance team, you’ll be responsible for managing client and office account transactions while ensuring full compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules.
Key Responsibilities
- Process disbursement payments, including client ledger postings, invoicing, fund transfers and reconciliations using Xero.
- Manage payments relating to Infotrack, HM Land Registry, HMCTS Court Fees, Companies House and other legal service providers.
- Review and reconcile matter balances, client balances and supplier invoices.
- Process client-to-office and office-to-client transfers where appropriate.
- Verify and authorise high-value and international payments in line with firm procedures.
- Protect and release client funds within Actionstep as required.
- Process partner expenses and credit notes in accordance with firm policies.
- Monitor incoming client funds and respond promptly to fee earner enquiries.
- Investigate and resolve accounts queries, providing clear ledger explanations where required.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure full compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules.
- Support the wider Accounts team with additional cashiering duties as required.
About You
They’re looking for someone who has:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a busy legal accounts department.
- A solid understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules.
- Experience managing client and office accounts, reconciliations and legal disbursements.
- Experience using accounting software such as Xero (experience with Actionstep is advantageous).
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a remote environment.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working with Partners, fee earners and colleagues across the business.
Desirable Qualifications
- ILFM qualification.
- AAT qualification or equivalent.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and progressive law firm that values collaboration, flexibility and professional development. You’ll be part of a supportive finance team, working remotely while playing an integral role in ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of the firm’s legal accounts.
If you’re an experienced Legal Cashier looking for your next opportunity, I’d love to hear from you.
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