Legal Cashier in Manchester

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Experience in Legal Finance Essential | CRB Check Required

Versus Law Solicitors is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Legal Cashier to join our expanding Manchester office. This role is essential to maintaining the financial integrity and compliance of the firm. You will work closely with partners, fee earners, and our external accountants to ensure accurate financial management across all areas of the practice.

A CRB (background) check will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

About the Role

You will manage the day-to-day financial operations of the firm, ensuring full compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs). The role includes handling client and office transactions, conveyancing finance processes, daily reconciliations, supplier payments, and administrative duties connected to HR and office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily banking including cheque lodgements and incoming BACS
• Input credit card transactions from partner statements
• Post bills, credit notes and adjustments
• Manage the purchase ledger, liaise with suppliers, and reconcile statements
• Handle conveyancing completions and all related financial tasks
• Maintain petty cash and ensure accurate reconciliation
• Process transfers between accounts (client ↔ office) in accordance with SARs
• Monitor and resolve residual balances, especially for conveyancing matters
• Maintain and reconcile client ledgers
• Accurately post all client and office transactions
• Administer online banking, including setting up payments
• Pay disbursements, expenses, and firm invoices promptly
• Prepare and complete accounting reconciliations (bank, client, suspense etc.)
• Post journals, corrections and month-end adjustments
• Process PAYE and assist with other payroll-related tasks
• Ensure complete compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Liaise with the firm’s external accountants as required
• Assist senior management, partners, and HR with administrative and financial tasks
• Order office supplies and maintain stock control
• Archive and arrange transport of completed conveyancing files
• General filing and record-keeping
• Assist with financial audits, SRA inspections, and internal reporting
• Support with year-end accounts preparation and documentation collation
• Undertake any additional duties required to support the smooth running of the firm

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Cashier in a UK law firm is essential
• Strong understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs)
• High level of accuracy, organisation, and integrity
• Proficient in online banking, reconciliations, and ledger management
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills when liaising with suppliers, fee earners, and management
• Experience with conveyancing finance processes highly desirable
• Proactive, dependable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must pass a CRB background check
• Experience with case management systems such as Proclaim

Why Join Versus Law?

• Be part of a well-established, respected Manchester law firm
• Join a friendly, collaborative, and professional team
• Play an integral role in a growing practice with high standards
• Competitive salary and long-term career stability
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to contribute to improvements

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Legal Cashier looking for a stable, rewarding role within a reputable firm, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Please send your CV and a short cover note to hr@versuslaw.co.uk or apply through Linkedin.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industry

Law Practice