Legal Cashier

Location: Southend-on-Sea

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Cashier to join our busy and friendly law firm based in Southend-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong legal accounts experience to play a key role in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting the smooth operation of the firm's finance function.

The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of legal cashiering processes and the Solicitors Accounts Rules, together with excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach.

• Processing client and office account transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Managing daily banking, receipts, payments and bank reconciliations.
• Processing electronic payments, including CHAPS and BACS.
• Posting bills, disbursements and transfers.
• Reconciling client and office ledgers.
• Ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and internal procedures.
• Managing client account balances and residual balances.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and financial reporting.
• Supporting fee earners with financial queries.