Legal Cashier

Cordus Law is a specialist legal practice, assisting veterans and active-duty service members secure compensation for injuries suffered during service. We are seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account transactions, including BACS, Faster Payments, CHAPS, cheques and other authorised payment methods.
• Managing day-to-day legal accounts, including posting bills, banking receipts and maintaining accurate client and office ledgers.
• Completing month-end and year-end accounting procedures, including bank reconciliations where required.
• Operating and maintaining online banking systems, ensuring all internal and external bank transfers are processed accurately and securely.
• Ensuring full compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and supporting compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations alongside the Finance Manager.
• Liaising with accountants, software providers and internal departments to support the effective operation of the firm's finance function.
• Responding to accounts enquiries and undertaking general legal accounts administration, including purchase ledger management, ledger write-offs and archiving.
• Maintaining high professional standards, confidentiality and compliance with company and regulatory (SRA) policies and procedures.

Person Specification

• Previous experience working as a Legal Cashier or within a legal accounts environment.
• Good understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting procedures.
• Experience using legal case management and accounting systems, ideally Proclaim.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise tasks, work independently and meet deadlines.
• IT literate with experience using Microsoft Office and online banking systems.
• Flexible, as working outside normal office hours may occasionally be required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays.
• Birthday leave.
• Hybrid/home/office working available.
• Health care plan opt in available.
• Professional fee/subscription coverage (subject to your role).
• Employee referral scheme.
• Client referral scheme.

Cordus Law is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, with all decisions based on merit.