Legal Cashier

J B Leitch Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established legal firm in Liverpool is looking for a Legal Cashier to support their financial operations. You will handle client and office transactions, ensure compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules, and manage payments. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role within a law firm and familiarity with legal accounting standards. A competitive benefits package and hybrid working options are offered.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Enhanced Parental Pay

Medical Cash Plan

Enhanced annual leave

Discounts for everyday living

Car maintenance schemes

Social events

Free refreshments

Mental health support

Competitive pension scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Legal Cashier or similar finance role within a law firm.
• Sound knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules (SAR) and legal accounting procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account transactions in line with SAR and internal procedures.
• Managing incoming and outgoing payments, including BACS, CHAPS, and cheque payments.
• Liaising with fee earners regarding financial queries and supporting matter management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Legal accounting software

Job description

JB Leitch is an established Legal 500 commercial law firm that enjoys a unique position and national reach in the marketplace. Specialising in legal services for the property management sector, our excellence is recognised nationally, and we act for corporate clients across England and Wales.

Our firm now benefits from the largest team of property management legal specialists in the country. We are Investors in People accredited and have won awards for our commitment to Apprenticeships. We believe in sharing our expertise and knowledge both internally and with our clients, and our CPD accreditation and certification means we can offer free CPD accredited learning.

As a proud Liverpool based firm, we sponsor National Museums Liverpool who exist to allow you, and future generations, to learn from and enjoy a varied collection of venues. Liverpool has one of the largest collections of museums and galleries in the UK. We have also supported Circus Starr for several years. Understanding that attending mainstream events can be difficult for children with additional needs, Circus Starr provide inclusive, exciting, non-judgemental, fun for children.

What’s in it for you

At JB Leitch you will enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Hybrid working to encourage a healthy work life balance
• Enhanced Parental Pay including maternity, paternity and shared parental pay
• Medical Cash Plan to help with those pesky dental or optical bills and much more
• Enhanced annual leave but you can always buy more if you want to
• Discounts available for everyday living such as shopping, gym, cinema, restaurants and more
• Car maintenance schemes because MOT and services can be expensive
• Season ticket loans and car parking options available
• Plenty of company paid social events for you to choose from
• Free fruit and sweet treats with as much Nespresso coffee as you want
• Support when you need it through our EAP, mental health first aiders, financial wellbeing partners and more
• Competitive pension scheme to support you later in life
• Life Assurance at 3x your annual salary for peace of mind should the worst happen

The role

To play a key role in supporting the smooth financial operations of a busy legal firm. As a Legal Cashier, you will be responsible for handling client and office transactions, ensuring full compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules (SAR) and contributing to the efficient day-to-day running of the accounts function.

You can expect to be involved in:

• Processing client and office account transactions in line with SAR and internal procedures
• Bank reconciliations for client and office accounts
• Managing incoming and outgoing payments, including BACS, CHAPS, and cheque payments
• Allocating funds, posting disbursements, and ensuring timely payment of invoices
• Handling transfers between client and office accounts with accuracy and compliance
• Liaising with fee earners regarding financial queries and supporting matter management

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: up to £26,500

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a Legal Cashier or similar finance role within a law firm
• Sound knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules (SAR) and legal accounting procedures
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Confident communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Proficiency with legal accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

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