Legal Cashier

Location: Southend-on-Sea

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Cashier to join our busy and friendly law firm based in Southend-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong legal accounts experience to play a key role in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting the smooth operation of the firm's finance function.

The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of legal cashiering processes and the Solicitors Accounts Rules, together with excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach.

• Processing client and office account transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Managing daily banking, receipts, payments and bank reconciliations.
• Processing electronic payments, including CHAPS and BACS.
• Posting bills, disbursements and transfers.
• Reconciling client and office ledgers.
• Ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and internal procedures.
• Managing client account balances and residual balances.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and financial reporting.
• Supporting fee earners with financial queries.
• Liaising with banks, clients and suppliers where required.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assisting with audit preparation and responding to compliance requests.

• Previous experience as a Legal Cashier within a law firm.
• Good working knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Experience using legal accounting software.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience with legal practice management systems such as LEAP, Partner for Windows, SOS or similar.
• AAT qualification or equivalent finance qualification (desirable but not essential).

• Professional and trustworthy.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines.
• Positive and collaborative approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience.
• Company pension.
• Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Convenient Southend-on-Sea location with good transport links.

If you are an experienced Legal Cashier looking to join a reputable and supportive law firm where your expertise will be valued, we would be delighted to hear from you