Legal Cashier

Airport Placements; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services firm in Leeds is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Cashier. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, a strong focus on compliance, and excellent attention to detail. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development within a friendly, supportive finance department.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Company pension scheme

Friendly and supportive working environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a cashiering or legal finance role required.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to high standards of accuracy.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

Responsibilities

• Accurately process financial transactions related to client, office, and nominal accounts.
• Ensure daily updates to all ledgers and reconcile discrepancies as needed.
• Handle data entry of billing information with accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Time management

Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules

Job description

Job Title: Legal Cashier
Location: Leeds City Centre, West Yorkshire
Salary/Hourly Rate: Competitive - Dependent on Experience
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours/Days: Full-time, Monday to Friday

A well-established professional services firm located in the heart of Leeds is currently seeking a detail-oriented and organised Legal Cashier to join its accounts team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and collaborative finance department that supports a multi-office legal operation.

Overview

The ideal candidate will bring 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, with a proactive and methodical approach and a strong focus on compliance and accuracy. This role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking for long-term stability and growth within a professional setting.

General Duties of Legal Cashier

• Accurately process financial transactions related to client, office, and nominal accounts.
• Ensure daily updates to all ledgers and reconcile discrepancies as needed.
• Handle data entry of billing information with accuracy and efficiency.
• Process incoming/outgoing electronic payments and maintain supporting records.
• Conduct daily banking procedures and manage card payment queries.
• Issue cheques as per internal requests and maintain accurate records of all disbursements.
• Oversee petty cash transactions and handle expense processing.
• Provide general assistance to other members of the Accounts and Cashiers team.
• Ensure all processes comply with SRA Accounts Rules and relevant financial regulations.
• Support continuous improvement in accounts procedures and office compliance.

General Requirements of Legal Cashier

• 1-2 years' experience in a cashiering or legal finance role (required).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to high standards of accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (desirable).
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Professional and friendly manner when dealing with internal and external enquiries.
• Capable of prioritising workloads and meeting strict deadlines.
• Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company pension scheme
• On-site city centre location with excellent transport links
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunities for career development within a growing firm

Experience

• Legal cashiering or similar finance role: 1-2 years (required)
• Familiarity with legal accounts systems and processes (preferred)

Work Location

On-site - Leeds City Centre, West Yorkshire

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