Job Description

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Business Support

Date posted

02/09/2025

Job reference

HJ0382

This vacancy is open to direct applications only, no approaches via recruitment agencies will be accepted at this time.

Background

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Legal Cashier to join our growing Accounts department.

The Assistant Legal Cashier plays a vital role in supporting the financial operations of the firm by processing client and office transactions in compliance with internal controls and the Solicitors' Accounts Rules. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to liaise effectively with colleagues and clients, ensuring timely and efficient financial processing.

The role would suit a candidate looking to make their first step into a career in accounting. Training would be provided on the key responsibilities of the role

The role

This is an entry level position and applications are welcomed from those looking to begin a career in legal accounts.

Duties will include:

Accurately carry out all tasks within the accounts department that impact the financial management of the firm. Post all bills to the practice management system. Action client-to-office transfers and process unallocated credits daily, ensuring end-of-day transfers are completed. Handle cheque requests and process CHAPS payments and receipts. Bank client and office cheques. Post HMLR disbursements from daily statements. Complete nominal ledger postings and daily statement postings. Respond promptly to helpdesk and email queries. Manage PDQ receipts and file all bills in the correct order. Process matter closures and monitor client balances. Chase unpaid cheques as necessary. Perform various time and money write-offs in the SOS system. Authorise telegraphic transfers (TTs).


The successful candidate will have good numeracy skills, be IT literate and have experience of working with Microsoft packages.

Strong organization skills are required, as is the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills & Qualifications

Progression towards a professional accounting qualification (AAT/CIMA/ACCA) or a degree/certificate from an accounting course is desirable. Previous experience in accounting role or with banking platforms like NatWest Bankline is an advantage. Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and organisational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication. Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and anti-money laundering practices. Strong teamwork ethos and proactive approach to responsibilities.

Life at Hugh James

We never shy away from a challenge

We are a leading, full service UK law firm. Since our beginning, we have been led by the things that matter. We care about fighting for the right outcomes. Solving the seemingly unsolvable. Protecting businesses, individuals and livelihoods. Supporting our people, our communities. Safeguarding our planet. Looking for a way forward? At Hugh James, challenges of all sizes are readily accepted.

The Hugh James difference

Our law firm has always been guided by the idea that self belief is just as important as skillset. Our pursuit of righting wrongs and protecting what important keeps us driving forwards. It in our roots! We won stop until we find the answers; the outcomes that are needed.

We are focused on the work we do, the business we run, and our culture. Our entrepreneurial spirit has taken us from humble beginnings to a strong presence across the UK with offices in Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Plymouth servicing clients from businesses, individuals and banks to public sector organisations, property companies, education establishments and utilities providers. Our collegiate culture, our forward looking ethos, our values serve to make us bigger, better, bolder than ever before.

A positive force in the community

Our work with charities on a local and national level plays a huge part in our day to day lives. We work with a large range of charities, some of which we support through fundraising, donations, volunteering and others we partner with where our areas of work cross paths. Staff, clients everyone comes together through a shared passion to do good in the community and support those in need.

Some of our benefits on offer include:

Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Two Corporate Social Responsibility days

Birthday day off

Death in service equivalent to twice annual salary

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts for local businesses

Professional fees paid (subject to requirement for your role)

Employee recruitment incentive scheme

Hugh James is an equal opportunities and disability confident committed employer.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity. If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Williams