Senior Legal Cashier

15 Days Old

Senior Legal Cashier
Location: Windsor
Salary: £30-33.5K plus excellent benefits package
About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm with over 100 years of history . Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Legal Cashier to join its busy and supportive team in Windsor. This is an important position within the finance function, offering the opportunity to play a central role in maintaining the firms financial accuracy, compliance, and day-to-day efficiency.
This role would suit a candidate with strong law firm accounts experience , a solid understanding of legal cashiering processes , and the confidence to work accurately in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is essential.
Key Requirements
We are looking for a candidate with proven experience within the legal sector , ideally gained in a law firm accounts department , who can bring both technical knowledge and a proactive approach to the role.
Essential requirements:
Considerable experience within the legal industry
Previous experience working in a law firm accounts department
Strong knowledge of legal accounting rules and client account procedures
Good understanding of the Solicitors Regulation Authority Accounts Rules
Experience maintaining client and office ledgers
Confident processing a range of financial transactions including bank transfers, cheques, electronic payments, CHAPS, BACS, and online payments
Experience carrying out bank reconciliations and account reconciliations
Ability to support month-end and year-end financial processes
Good knowledge of accounting systems and legal practice management software
Strong Microsoft Excel and general accounting software skills
Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Personal attributes:
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work to strict deadlines
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Articulate, personable, and able to thrive in a busy team environment
Role & Responsibilities
As Senior Legal Cashier , you will be responsible for supporting the smooth and compliant running of the firms financial operations, ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and in line with regulatory requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
Client & Office Account Management
Maintaining client and office ledgers accurately
Processing client receipts, payments, and transfers
Monitoring client account balances and resolving discrepancies
Ensuring full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules
Financial Transactions
Processing bank transfers, cheques, and electronic payments
Performing daily banking and posting of receipts
Handling CHAPS, BACS, and online payments
Managing billing transfers from client to office account
Reconciliation & Reporting
Performing monthly bank reconciliations
Reconciling client and office accounts
Assisting with month-end and year-end processes
Producing financial reports for management as required
Billing & Disbursements
Processing legal bills and invoices
Managing disbursements and expense payments
Allocating payments to the correct matters and clients
Compliance & Audit
Ensuring all financial activity complies with legal accounting regulations
Maintaining accurate records for internal and external audits
Assisting with compliance checks and regulatory reporting
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Cashier to join a professional and collaborative legal team where your expertise will be highly valued. You will play a key role in supporting the firms financial integrity while working in a varied and fast-moving environment.
If you are a knowledgeable legal accounts professional who enjoys accuracy, responsibility, and being part of a strong team, this could be an excellent next step.

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Location:
Windsor
Salary:
£30,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal;Legal

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