At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client and office account transactions while supporting a busy conveyancing team.
- Company: Respected law firm in Exeter with a strong reputation and loyal client base.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, and in-house training opportunities.
- Other info: Ideal for detail-oriented individuals who thrive under deadlines and enjoy improving processes.
- Why this job: Shape financial processes and work in a supportive, collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Legal Cashier or Finance Assistant, with knowledge of legal accounting principles.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to present an excellent opportunity for a Legal Cashier to join an established and well-regarded law firm based in Exeter. This is a varied role at the heart of the firm's finance function, supporting a busy conveyancing team and offering genuine scope to shape and improve financial processes.
About the Client
Our client is a respected regional law firm with a strong reputation and a loyal client base. They offer a supportive, professional working environment and a collaborative team culture.
About the Role
You will take responsibility for the day to day management of client and office account transactions, working closely with fee earners across the firm. The role combines accurate transactional processing with a strong compliance focus, ensuring the firm meets its obligations under the SRA Accounts Rules at all times.
Legal Cashier Responsibilities
- Preparing completion statements, abortive transaction statements and apportionment calculations for residential and commercial property matters
- Processing client account payments, receipts and inter-account transfers via the case management system and online banking platforms
- Managing completion day transactions, ensuring funds are received, transmitted and recorded accurately and on time
- Verifying client and third party bank details in line with anti-fraud procedures
- Processing disbursements including search fees, Land Registry fees and SDLT
- Responding to financial queries from clients, fee earners, lenders and estate agents
- Assisting with credit control and monitoring outstanding invoices
- Supporting compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, AML regulations and internal financial policies, escalating irregularities or fraud risks as appropriate
Legal Cashier Requirements
- Previous experience as a Legal Cashier, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant, ideally within a conveyancing or legal environment
- Good working knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting principles
- Experience with legal accounts software and case management systems
- Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
- Strong numerical, organisational and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Professional and reliable, with a firm commitment to confidentiality and regulatory compliance
Benefits
- Salary DOE
- Company pension scheme
- In-house training and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a meticulous and numerate legal cashier who takes pride in accuracy and understands the regulatory environment they work in. You'll be comfortable managing competing deadlines, confident liaising with fee earners and third parties, and keen to contribute ideas that improve financial processes.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers.
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