Legal Cashier

Sewell Wallis are excited to be partnering with a well-established Leeds City Centre company that is seeking a meticulous and motivated Legal Cashier to play a vital role in managing client and firm funds across the EMEA region. This role is offered on a 6-month FTC, with the possibility of extension.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong eye for detail, a methodical mindset, and an interest in building or developing a career in accounts within a professional services environment.

In this Legal Cashier (Banking Specialist) role, you will be at the heart of our clients financial operations, ensuring that client monies are handled accurately, compliantly, and in line with the SRA Accounts Rules.

• Posting daily cash receipts to client and office accounts across EMEA.
• Drawing down electronic payments from banking platforms.
• Applying cash in line with SRA Accounts Rules.
• Performing small balance write-offs where appropriate.
• Investigating unidentified receipts and processing them correctly.
• Completing daily and month-end bank reconciliations.
• Producing reports on AR and client account balances.
• Monitoring office credits and client-related monies to ensure compliance.
• Managing residual client balances to maintain full regulatory compliance.

• Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
• Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Confident communicator who works well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• A strong team player with excellent organisational and finishing skills.
• High attention to detail and a professional, flexible approach.
• Competent IT skills, with Excel and Word essential and Elite 3E knowledge an advantage.

• Up to £30,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home.
• Supportive and enjoyable working environment.
• Modern city centre offices with excellent transport links.

Send us your CV below or contact Emma Johnsen for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.