Legal Cashier Job Midlothian area,Scotland UK,Finance & Banking

Job Title:
Legal CashierLocation:
EdinburghSalary:
Competitive, based on experience Our client, a well-established professional services firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join their Finance team in Edinburgh. The cashiering team is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across multiple entities, including both general and client ledger transactions. This role will involve delivering high-quality, compliant legal cashiering support in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities

Allocate and process all bank receipts across client and office accounts
Set up and review electronic payments (CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments and international transfers), ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering requirements
Process financial transactions within the firm’s financial management system, including payments, receipts, transfers, and billing activity
Manage client-designated bank accounts, including account openings, closures, and daily transactional activity
Review and process cheque requests in line with internal policies and service level expectations
Investigate and resolve outstanding items identified through daily bank reconciliations, including unallocated funds and stale cheques
Liaise with senior stakeholders and internal teams regarding client and office account transactions
Prepare and submit regular cheque and cash banking
Calculate and process client account interest (monthly and ad hoc as required)
Maintain accurate electronic records to support regulatory and audit requirements
Provide support during the annual audit process
Contribute to team meetings and continuous improvement of cashiering processes and documentation
Assist with additional ad hoc finance duties as required

Candidate Profile

Previous experience in a legal cashiering or similar finance role
Strong understanding of client account rules and compliance requirements
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Experience working with financial systems and electronic banking platforms
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to manage workload effectively in a deadline-driven environment

Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the role.