Legal Cashier

JobTitle: Legal Cashier
Location: Amersham (hybrid - minimum 2 days in office)
Salary: from £40,000 per annum

About the Company:
This expanding Legal 500-recognised firm is known for its professional, collaborative culture and strong reputation in the legal sector. With a growing national footprint and a progressive finance function, they offer a supportive environment where skilled professionals can thrive.

Role Summary:
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced Legal Cashier to join a busy and collaborative accounts team. With direct exposure to the firm’s SRA audit processes and autonomy to lead cashiering operations, this role is ideal for someone looking to grow their impact and contribute to wider finance projects across the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all core Legal Cashiering processes: ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant operations
• Lead daily banking and payments: support fee earners and maintain up-to-date records
• Oversee reconciliations: review team work and ensure prompt clearing of outstanding items
• Manage client balances: maintain compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Coordinate disbursement processing: including Counsel, Experts, and foreign payments
• Drive process improvement: contribute to firmwide finance system projects

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Legal Cashier

• In-depth knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Proven Legal Cashiering experience within legal or professional services
• Confident using legal accounting systems (Actionstep or equivalent)
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and numeracy
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Understanding of VAT recovery and billing/credit control (desirable)