Job Description

Legal Cashier - Law Firm - East Sussex (Office-Based)

An established and forward-thinking law firm based in East Sussex is seeking an experienced

Legal Cashier

to join their busy finance team. This full-time, office-based role offers an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative department within a professional legal environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules and previous experience working as a Legal Cashier within a law firm. You will be responsible for a range of day-to-day cashiering functions, supporting the accurate processing of transactions and ensuring full compliance with regulatory and internal financial procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Posting incoming receipts and outgoing payments for both client and business accounts Daily reconciliation of client and office bank accounts Monitoring electronic payments (CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments) and ensuring timely processing Handling client to office transfers for costs and disbursements Preparing cheques, deposits, and managing out-of-date items Applying interest to client accounts when applicable Processing and reconciling petty cash payments Ensuring all transactions comply with SRA Accounts Rules Supporting internal and external finance-related enquiries Assisting with credit/debit card payments and foreign transactions Filing and general financial admin including end-of-day reports Supporting the Finance Manager and Senior Cashier as needed

Candidate Profile:

Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Legal Cashier within a legal practice Strong working knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with good numeracy skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner Highly organised and able to manage time effectively Previous experience with legal accounting software (e.g., Partner for Windows) is desirable A proactive team player willing to assist with all aspects of legal cashiering duties
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 33,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Herington's Senior Cashier