Overall purpose of the role
We are seeking an experienced
Overall purpose of the role
We are seeking an experienced Legal Cashier with extensive Elite 3E experience to join our Finance team. This is a specialist role focused exclusively on the management and administration of client account transactions in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules and firm policies. The successful candidate will be a highly organised legal finance professional with a strong understanding of client money processes, exceptional attention to detail, and proven experience of working within a busy law firm environment. Expertise in Elite 3E is essential, as the role will involve the day-to-day operation and maintenance of client account transactions, reconciliations, and compliance controls. Please note the full job description can be downloaded from our website listing.
What You'll Bring
Eseential
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Legal Cashier within a law firm.
- Extensive hands-on experience using Elite 3E is essential.
- Strong working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.
- Proven experience managing high-volume client account transactions.
- Excellent understanding of legal cashiering principles and client money regulations.
- Experience processing online banking payments and reconciliations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable
- Experience within a large commercial or international law firm.
- Knowledge of AML requirements relating to client funds.
- Experience supporting compliance audits and regulatory reviews.
- Familiarity with finance system upgrades, testing, or process improvement initiatives.
Personal Attributes
- Meticulous and detail-oriented.
- Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Professional, discreet, and trustworthy when handling confidential financial information.
- Team player with a proactive and collaborative approach.
What Success Looks Like
- Accurate and timely processing of all client account transactions.
- Full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal policies.
- Effective management of reconciliations with minimal outstanding items.
- Expert utilisation of Elite 3E to support efficient finance operations.
- Strong service delivery to fee earners and stakeholders across the firm.
This role is ideal for a highly experienced Legal Cashier with advanced Elite 3E expertise who enjoys specialising in client account management and maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and financial control.
About Leigh Day
We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We're not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.
Benefits
- Hybrid working (typically 3 days from home for a full time worker)
- 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Life assurance 4 x salary
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Electric car scheme
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Legal Cashier in Manchester employer: Leigh Day
At Leigh Day, we pride ourselves on being a leading claimant law firm that champions access to justice for all. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, with opportunities to engage in meaningful cases that make a real difference in people's lives. With a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working, generous leave, and enhanced family pay, we ensure our employees are well-supported both personally and professionally.
