Legal Cashier in Durham

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Cashier to join the Finance team of our client, a well-established and highly respected law firm based in Durham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and organised individual with experience in legal accounts to become part of a supportive and professional team.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the firm's financial operations, maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules.

Working closely with the wider Finance team and legal fee earners, you will be responsible for a variety of legal cashiering and bookkeeping duties, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing daily legal cashiering activities, including processing client and office account transactions.

• Performing bank reconciliations and monitoring outstanding and unpresented items.

• Processing client receipts, payments and authorised transfers between client and office accounts.

• Ensuring compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and internal financial procedures.

• Preparing and processing client bills as requested by fee earners.

• Managing client-related supplier invoices and ensuring payments are processed promptly.

• Reconciling Legal Aid transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Supporting the Finance team with general bookkeeping and accounting administration.

• Maintaining awareness of anti-money laundering regulations, fraud prevention and cyber security when handling financial transactions.

• Liaising with colleagues, fee earners and clients to resolve financial queries efficiently.

Our client is seeking a reliable, proactive and highly organised individual who takes pride in accuracy and delivering a high standard of work.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Cashier, ideally within a law firm.

• A good understanding of legal accounting procedures and the SRA Accounts Rules.

• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Experience processing financial transactions, reconciliations and client account payments.

• Good IT skills and confidence using accounting and financial software.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with colleagues and clients.

• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.

• A high level of discretion when handling confidential financial information.

An Institute of Legal Finance & Management (ILFM) qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Our client offers the opportunity to join a respected and established law firm with a friendly, collaborative working environment.

• Competitive salary in the region of £30,000 per annum .

• Monday to Friday working hours, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

• Permanent, full-time, office-based position in Durham.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Workplace pension scheme.

• Annual bonus scheme.

• Death in service benefit.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Additional employee benefits and recognition initiatives.

If you are an experienced Legal Cashier looking for a new opportunity within a professional and supportive law firm in Durham, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.