At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client and office accounts, process transactions, and support billing.
- Company: Join a well-established law firm with a strong regional presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive environment, career stability, and professional development.
- Other info: 35-hour work week with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team and make an impact in legal finance.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal finance and knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Sewell Wallis is currently working with a well-established and successful law firm that is looking to recruit a Legal Cashier to join its team in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong regional presence, offering a supportive working environment, long-term stability, and opportunities for professional development. This role would suit an individual with strong transactional finance experience gained within the legal sector. You will be confident managing a busy and varied workload, with the ability to work closely with both finance and operational teams. A solid understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules is essential, while an IFLM or AAT qualification (or progress towards one) would be highly advantageous.
What will you be doing?
- Supporting the day-to-day management of both client and office accounts.
- Processing financial transactions, including payments, receipts, and transfers.
- Performing bank reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies.
- Supporting the billing and invoicing process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Liaising with internal teams to resolve financial queries and assist with cash collection activities.
- Processing electronic payments and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting requirements.
- Ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, financial regulations, and internal controls.
- Providing general finance administration support and assisting with ad hoc duties as required.
What skills are we looking for?
- Previous experience as a Legal Cashier, Accounts Assistant, or in a similar finance role within a legal environment.
- Strong working knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules.
- IFLM or AAT qualification, or currently studying towards one, would be highly desirable.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a high-volume workload effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across the business.
- Proficiency in finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
- A proactive, organised, and team-oriented approach.
What's on offer?
- The opportunity to join a well-established and growing law firm.
- A supportive, collaborative, and professional working environment.
- A varied and rewarding finance role with exposure to multiple areas of legal accounting.
- Long-term career stability and development opportunities.
- 35 hour working week.
If you have experience within legal finance and are looking for your next opportunity in Chesterfield, we'd love to hear from you.
Legal Cashier in Leicester employer: Sewell Wallis Ltd
Sewell Wallis offers an exceptional working environment for a Legal Cashier in Chesterfield, where you can thrive in a supportive and collaborative culture. With a focus on professional development and long-term career stability, this well-established law firm provides a rewarding opportunity to engage with diverse financial tasks while building strong relationships across teams. Join us to be part of a growing organisation that values your expertise and fosters your growth in the legal finance sector.
