Legal Cashier - Brentwood, London

Legal Cashier – Brentwood, Essex Full Time | Permanent | Office Based | Competitive Salary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Cashier to join the Finance team of a well-established and growing law firm based in Brentwood, Essex.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous legal cashiering or accounts experience who enjoys working in a busy, professional environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Working alongside a supportive and experienced team, you will play an important role in the day-to-day financial operations of the firm, handling client and office account transactions, processing payments and ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

The position is fully office based at the firm's Brentwood office, with free parking available.

The Role

• Processing financial transactions accurately across client and nominal ledgers.
• Arranging payments through online banking, including international transfers.
• Posting HM Land Registry (HMLR), HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and property search fees to client ledgers.
• Carrying out daily bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transactions are processed promptly.
• Ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Providing financial and administrative support to colleagues, fee earners and management.
• Assisting with other legal accounting and finance duties as required.

About You

We are looking for an organised, accurate and proactive individual with a genuine interest in legal finance.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of one year's experience in a legal cashiering, accounts or similar finance role.
• A good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Experience processing financial transactions and working with electronic accounting systems.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills and confidence using financial software and client ledger systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Previous experience working within a law firm or legal finance department would be particularly advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

The firm offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience, together with an excellent benefits package, including:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday, increasing with length of service.
• Comprehensive health insurance, with discounted cover for dependants.
• Death in service benefit of twice your annual salary.
• Employer pension contributions of 3%.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounted legal services for you, your family and friends.
• Discounted financial advice services.
• Excellent training, supervision and ongoing professional support.
• The opportunity to develop your legal cashiering and accounting skills within an established law firm.

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