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Legal Cashier

Birmingham Permanent £35,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
The Legal Cashier will handle all day‑to‑day financial transactions, reconciliations and SRA‑compliant accounting to support the smooth running of this busy, friendly law firm. The role offers flexibility in hours and the chance to develop under an experienced cashier while working closely with the Office Manager, Director and wider team.
  • A supportive, family-founded firm with a great culture
  • Full-time or part-time hours available

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a long-established, family-founded law firm known locally for being warm, approachable and supportive. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time hours, they can be flexible. Training is available for a junior candidate, but you must bring confidence, resilience, and a solid foundation in legal cashiering and SRA compliance.

Job Description

  • Financial transactions & ledger management - manage day-to-day ledger postings; billing processes; reconciliation of both client and office accounts; posting disbursements; handling BACS/CHAPS payments; posting cheques received; processing purchase ledger entries
  • Compliance & reporting - ensuring all financial activities with SRA account rules and AML requirements; checking and submitting VAT returns; preparing month-end and year-end reports; producing monthly reports for fee earners
  • Client and Team Support - reviewing completion statements and bills; identifying and resolving issues ahead of completion; processing expenses and calculating client interest

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:

  • 12 - 24 months legal cashier experience
  • Confidence, resilience and able to hold their own
  • Highly organised, reliable and detail-orientated
  • Able to work accurately under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Fully compliant with SRA Accounts Rules
  • Knowledge of Alpha Law or Insight is a bonus, not essential
  • Someone who values confidentiality and professionalism
  • Team player with a willingness to learn and develop

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 per annum.
  • Permanent position offering job security and career progression opportunities.
  • Office-based role, full-time or part-time hours available
  • Supportive work environment in Birmingham with a professional team.
  • Exposure to the professional services industry and accounting & finance practices.
  • Good transport links - near bus routes and rail station
  • Friendly, relaxed environment with social events and team activities
Contact
Neha Donohoe
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6982970
Phone number
+44 121 634 6992

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Banking & Finance - In House
Sector
Business Services
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Neha Donohoe
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6992
Job reference
JN-032026-6982970