Job Description

The Firm

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 dif?cult 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: from 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 26,500.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person