Full job descriptionReed Accountancy is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded law firm, who are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Cashier to join their finance team.


This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional legal practice where you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day management of client and office accounts, ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) while supporting fee earners and wider business operations.
Key Responsibilities
*Process client and office account transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
*Manage daily banking, including electronic payments, receipts and transfers.
*Perform client and office bank reconciliations.
*Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and internal financial procedures.
*Process supplier invoices, disbursements and expense claims.
*Maintain accurate client ledger and matter account records.
*Allocate incoming funds and monitor residual balances.
*Prepare and process client account payments, including CHAPS and BACS transactions.
*Support billing processes and assist fee earners with financial queries.
*Conduct regular checks to ensure client money is handled appropriately.
*Assist with month-end and year-end finance activities.
*Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and unreconciled items.
*Maintain accurate financial records within the firm’s practice management system.
*Liaise professionally with solicitors, legal secretaries, clients and external suppliers.
*Handle confidential client and financial information with discretion and professionalism.
*Support continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.
What We’re Looking For
*Previous experience as a Legal Cashier within a law firm.
*Strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR).
*Experience managing client and office accounts, bank reconciliations and legal billing.
*Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and legal accounts software.
*Excellent attention to detail, organisation and accuracy.
*Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with fee earners and support staff.
*Professional, confidential and proactive approach to handling financial information.
*Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
*AAT qualified or studying towards AAT.
*Experience using legal practice management systems such as Leap, Proclaim or SOS.
*Previous exposure to month-end finance processes and reporting.
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Legal Cashier looking to join a reputable law firm where accuracy, professionalism and compliance are highly valued, we’d love to hear from you. This role offers a supportive environment, long-term stability and opportunities for professional development within legal finance.