Legal Cashier / Trainee Legal Cashier
Location: Colchester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Cashier or Trainee Legal Cashier to join a dynamic and expanding legal finance team based in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Legal Cashier seeking their next challenge or an ambitious individual looking to begin a career in legal finance and accounting.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided for the successful trainee candidate, making this an ideal opportunity for graduates, career changers, or individuals with a background in finance, administration, or bookkeeping.

The Role

As part of a specialist team supporting law firms across the UK, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules, and supporting the day-to-day operation of both client and office accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Client Account Management

• Process client account receipts and payments.
• Accurately post client account transactions.
• Assist with client-to-office transfers (CTOs).
• Set up and process bank payments from client accounts.
• Maintain accurate client ledgers.
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs).

Office Account Management

• Post office account receipts and payments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records.
• Support month-end accounting processes.

Purchase Ledger

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Maintain supplier account records.
• Assist with supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements

Month-End & Compliance

• Assist with preparation of management accounts.
• Produce month-end compliance reports.
• Support three-way reconciliations.
• Monitor client balances and aged items.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Desirable

• Previous legal cashiering experience.
• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs).
• Experience using LEAP and/or Xero.
• Experience working within a law firm or accountancy practice.
• Accounting qualification or studies currently in progress.

Trainee Applicants Welcome

We are keen to hear from graduates and trainees who possess:

• AAT, Accounting & Finance, Business, Mathematics, or similar qualifications.
• Previous experience in bookkeeping, finance, administration, or office-based roles.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within legal finance.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Comprehensive training and mentoring will be provided to support your development.

Personal Qualities

• Honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Highly organised and methodical.
• Motivated to learn and develop professionally.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Positive, professional, and proactive approach.

What's on Offer?

• Ongoing professional development and support.
• Opportunity to work with a specialist legal finance team supporting law firms nationwide.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Fully office based

If you are looking to build a long-term career in legal finance or bring your existing legal cashiering expertise to a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.