Legal Cashier

Legal Cashier - Brighton

Full Time & Hybrid Working

I am working with a respected and growing law firm in Brighton that is seeking a full-time Legal Cashier to join its busy Finance team. This role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home after a 3-month probation period) and a competitive salary of £30k+, rising to £4,000 for candid0ates with strong, relevant experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Cashier looking to take on a varied, responsible position within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Office Account Duties

• Manage all Purchase Ledger activity, including postings and agreed payments
• Process office payments, direct debits and standing orders
• Post bank charges and manage daily office transfers for Land Registry and Infotrack
• Handle referral fees, penalty fees and interest payments
• Process card payments and manage credit card postings and administration
• Handle invoices including Companies House and panel invoices
• Manage commission postings on client ledgers
• Assist with breach reporting and support external auditors with queries
• Provide cover and support to the wider Finance team during periods of sickness or annual leave

Client Account Duties

• Support e-chit processing and manage client payments during busy periods and team lunch cover
• Process charity transfers and interest payments
• Maintain the cheque register
• Monitor the suspense account, ensuring prompt return of unclaimed client funds

About You

You will have:

• Strong experience in a Legal Cashier or law-firm finance role
• Solid knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive attitude with the ability to handle a busy and varied workload

Benefits

• Salary from £30,000 up to £40,000 DOE
• Full-time role with hybrid working after probation
• Supportive working environment within a well-structured Finance team
• Opportunities for professional development

How to Apply:

• Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link
• Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal

We look forward to hearing from you.