Legal Cashier

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing, Chester based, legal firm as they look to recruit an experienced Legal Cashier to join their growing finance team.

Based in Chester, you will work a hybrid model.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Legal Cashier or an experienced Accountant with previous experience working within the legal industry.

Salary/benefits:

• £30-35,000pa
• Hybrid work arrangement

Job Duties:

• Maintain accurate client and office ledgers.
• Process all financial transactions including receipts, payments, transfers, and disbursements.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and anti-money laundering regulations.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
• Manage CHAPS, BACS, and international payments.

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and assist with audits.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
• Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors.

• Raise and process invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Liaise with solicitors, clients, banks, and regulatory bodies.
• Support payroll and petty cash functions where required.
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.
• Complete file closures in accordance with current procedures.

Ideal experience

• Experience in legal finance or bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting procedures.
• Strong Excel and IT skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive financial data.
• Calm under pressure and deadline-driven.