Legal Cashier

Legal Cashier, Harrogate, £28 - £35,000 DOE

Job Title: Legal Cashier
Location: Harrogate
Salary: £28-35K DOE
Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Legal Cashier to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance and accuracy in all legal accounting matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately processing financial transactions related to client, office, and nominal accounts, including posting receipts, cheques, and purchase ledger invoices.
• Ensuring all transactions comply with Solicitors' Accounts Rules and other relevant regulations.
• Maintaining detailed records of all financial transactions and ensuring accuracy.
• Handling electronic payments, issuing cheques, and managing petty cash.
• Reconciling bank accounts and identifying any discrepancies.
• Dealing with internal and external inquiries related to financial matters.
• Providing support to the finance team and assisting with other administrative duties as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Legal Cashier within a law firm.
• Strong working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.
• Proficiency in legal accounting software (e.g., LEAP, SOS, Proclaim, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and discreet with confidential information.

Desirable

• AAT qualification or equivalent (preferred but not essential).
• Previous experience is essential for this role.
• Familiarity with HMRC regulations and reporting.

In return you will be offered:

• Central Harrogate location
• Salary £28-30,000 DOE
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Training and Development

If you are currently working as a legal cashier and are looking for a new challenge don’t hesitate to get in touch.