Job Title: Legal Cashier Location: Leeds City Centre, West Yorkshire Salary/Hourly Rate: Competitive - Dependent on Experience Job Type: Permanent Working Hours/Days: Full-time, Monday to Friday
A well-established professional services firm located in the heart of Leeds is currently seeking a detail-oriented and organised Legal Cashier to join its accounts team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and collaborative finance department that supports a multi-office legal operation.
The ideal candidate will bring 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, with a proactive and methodical approach and a strong focus on compliance and accuracy. This role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking for long-term stability and growth within a professional setting.
General Duties of Legal Cashier:
Accurately process financial transactions related to client, office, and nominal accounts.
Ensure daily updates to all ledgers and reconcile discrepancies as needed.
Handle data entry of billing information with accuracy and efficiency.
Process incoming/outgoing electronic payments and maintain supporting records.
Conduct daily banking procedures and manage card payment queries.
Issue cheques as per internal requests and maintain accurate records of all disbursements.
Oversee petty cash transactions and handle expense processing.
Provide general assistance to other members of the Accounts and Cashiers team.
Ensure all processes comply with SRA Accounts Rules and relevant financial regulations.
Support continuous improvement in accounts procedures and office compliance.
General Requirements of Legal Cashier:
1-2 years' experience in a cashiering or legal finance role (required).
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to high standards of accuracy.
Good IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (desirable).
Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
Professional and friendly manner when dealing with internal and external enquiries.
Capable of prioritising workloads and meeting strict deadlines.
Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.
Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience
Company pension scheme
On-site city centre location with excellent transport links
Friendly and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career development within a growing firm
Experience:
Legal cashiering or similar finance role: 1-2 years (required)
Familiarity with legal accounts systems and processes (preferred)
Work Location: On-site - Leeds City Centre, West Yorkshire Ability to commute/relocate: Must reliably commute or plan to relocate before star
