Legal Cashier ? Ilford | Full-time

A well-established Legal 500 law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join its busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and motivated professional to play a key role in the firm’s day-to-day financial operations.

Based in the Ilford office, you will work closely with an experienced finance team, managing a varied and rewarding workload in a fast-paced legal environment.

The Role Key responsibilities include:

• Processing transactions on client and office accounts
• Carrying out daily bank reconciliations
• Managing incoming and outgoing payments, including BACS and CHAPS
• Posting bills, disbursements, and write-offs
• Liaising with solicitors, clients, and external organisations
• Handling petty cash and staff expenses
• Working closely with fee earners and external accountants
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial reporting
• Assisting with credit control and recovery of outstanding balances
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers
• Ensuring full compliance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SAR)

Skills & Experience The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Legal Cashier within a law firm (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proficiency in legal accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Legal Aid experience (desirable)