Legal Cashier

JM Selection is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and highly regarded legal practice, for an experienced-Legal Cashier-to join their Finance Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous legal accounts experience who is looking to join a professional and supportive team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the firm''s finance function, maintaining compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and approve CHAPS and BACS payments.
• Complete daily bank reconciliations and client/office account transfers.
• Process bills, credit notes, write-offs and expense claims.
• Reconcile petty cash and credit card statements.
• Process direct debits and standing orders, maintaining the relevant databases.
• Handle daily banking of cash and cheques.
• Process Land Registry, Welsh Water and other search payments.
• Complete Stamp Duty payments.
• Deal with Legal Aid and Help claims.
• Maintain client and office ledgers, ensuring accuracy at all times.
• Respond to internal and external finance queries professionally.
• Assist with month-end processes and general finance administration.
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules, anti-money laundering regulations and VAT requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes where appropriate.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of-one year''s experience-working as a-Legal Cashier-or within a legal accounts environment.
• Good knowledge of-Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs).
• Experience processing CHAPS/BACS payments and completing bank reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of client and office accounts.
• Experience working with legal accounts software or case management systems.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to strict deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with client ledgers, disbursements and office accounts.
• Knowledge of Legal Aid processes.
• Experience working within a busy legal practice.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Long-term career prospects within an established legal practice.

If you have previous Legal Cashier experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a respected legal firm, we''d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact JM Selection for further information.