Job Description
Temporary Legal Cashier Location: Central London (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote)Contract Type: TemporaryHours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5pmRate: £17.50 - £23 per hour (depending on experience)A highly regarded law firm based in the West End/Central London is seeking a Temporary Legal Cashier to support its finance team during a busy period. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal finance professional to join a top-tier practice.Experience with Elite3 is strongly preferred and will be a key advantage in this role but not essential. About the Firm:This discreet and well-established firm operates from beautiful offices in the West End of Central London. Known for its work on complex, high-value, and often international legal matters, the firm is consistently recognised by leading legal directories. The team is collaborative, professional, and committed to excellence.Key Responsibilities:
* Processing client and office account transactions
* Managing incoming/outgoing payments and credit card receipts
* Posting bills, credit notes, and logging disbursements
* Handling international payments and supplier invoices
* Managing matter closures and retained client funds
* Opening supplier accounts and maintaining accurate ledgers
* Performing client interest calculations and updating statements
* Supporting month-end and year-end procedures
* Producing time reports and liaising with suppliers for account statements
* Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules
Candidate Profile:
* At least 2 years’ experience in a legal cashiering role within a law firm
* Strong understanding of Billings and Solicitors Accounts Rules
* Proficient in Excel and general IT systems
* Prior experience with legal accounting software Elite3 ideally
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage workload independently
* Strong communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude
* Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Education Requirements:
* GCSEs (or equivalent) A–C, including Maths and English
If you're a Legal Cashier with solid experience and you're available immediately for a temporary assignment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a high-performing team in a prestigious legal setting.