Legal Cashier

Location: On site / Kayes Walk & Stoney Street, Nottingham
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Business Operations | Legal
Salary: Negotiable salary

Job Title:
Legal Cashier

Location:
Nottingham (Hybrid Working Available)

Hours:
Full-time.

About Us:

Rothera Bray is a respected and long-established law firm providing expert legal services across the East Midlands. With a focus on professionalism, integrity, and client care, we’re proud of our collaborative and supportive working environment.

We are currently looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Cashier to join our busy Accounts Department
. This role offers flexibility, a hybrid working pattern, and the opportunity to work within a close-knit team that plays a vital role in the daily operation of the firm.

The Role:

This is a varied and hands-on role in which you’ll be responsible for a range of financial and accounts-related duties. You’ll ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) and provide support across all aspects of client and office transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process financial transactions in accordance with SAR
• Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Handle and allocate incoming payments, process outgoing payments (BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments)
• Maintain and update client and office accounts
• Respond to cashiering queries in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain the purchase ledger and ensure accurate financial postings
• Support month-end and year-end procedures
• Assist with billing and internal transfers
• Take card payments over the phone and record appropriately
• Support other areas of the accounts team during absences (holiday, sickness, etc.)
• Maintain high standards of client care and internal service
• Occasional travel to our other offices across the East Midlands to provide on-site support and maintain team connectivity

About You:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a legal cashiering or financial/accounts role
• Knowledgeable in Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)
• Highly organised and attentive to detail
• A clear and confident communicator (both written and verbal)
• Comfortable using legal accounting and case management systems (experience with Action Step or similar is desirable)
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines under pressure
• Friendly, team-oriented, and committed to delivering excellent service

Qualifications &

Skills Required:

• ILFM qualification or candidates currently studying toward ILFM awards would be advantageous.
• Minimum GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Excel
• Previous experience in a legal, financial, or professional services environment is an advantage

What We Offer:

In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working culture, along with:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Generous holiday allowance, including Christmas closure
• Life assurance and private healthcare
• Electric car scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, public transport support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Active social committee and firm-wide events

If you are an experienced Legal Cashier looking to be part of a highly respected law firm where your contribution is truly valued, we would love to hear from you.