Legal Cashier / Trainee Legal Cashier
Location: Colchester
Salary: 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.
