Job Description
Legal Cashier
Salary: 28,000 - 35,000 (DOE)
Location: Manchester City Centre
Hours: Monday - Friday, Full-time, permanent position
Full-time, Permanent Position
We are seeking an organised and detail-focused Legal Cashier to join our client's busy and supportive legal finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of all financial transactions within the firm, working in line with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules. This role would suit someone with strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience in legal finance or a similar environment.
The Key Responsibilities of the Legal Cashier:
Process daily financial transactions including client and office account payments
Maintain accurate cashbooks and ledgers in line with SRA Accounts Rules
Reconcile bank accounts daily, including client and office accounts
Allocate receipts and payments, ensuring correct matter posting
Handle supplier invoices and prepare weekly/monthly payment runs
Monitor client balances and flag potential breaches or issues
Support fee earners with billing, write-offs, and financial queries
Prepare month-end and year-end reports for management and auditors
Ensure all financial processes comply with regulatory and internal policies
Assist with financial audits and liaise with external auditors as required
The Key Requirements of the Legal Cashier:
Essential:
Previous experience as a Legal Cashier or within legal finance
Strong understanding of SRA Accounts Rules
Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload independently
Confident using legal accounts software (e.g., LEAP, Proclaim, SOS, Osprey, or similar)
Good communication skills with the ability to support fee earners and colleagues
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Desirable:
AAT qualification or willingness to work towards it
Experience working within a law firm environment
Knowledge of VAT regulations within legal services
Ability to identify process improvements and support efficiency initiatives
Positive, proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills
The Successful Candidate Will Receive Excellent Benefits:
Company pension
Private medical insurance (if applicable)
Free parking or travel support (if applicable)
Employee wellbeing programmes
Opportunities for professional development (e.g., AAT or legal cashier training)
Regular company events and recognition for outstanding performance
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
