Legal Cashier (Maternity Cover - Finance & Office Support

We're looking for an experienced Legal Cashier to join our friendly team. This is a varied role where you'll help keep our Finance Department running smoothly while ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules. As this is a maternity cover position, there may also be opportunities to support wider office administration and operational tasks where required.

Your role may include

• Processing client and office account receipts and payments.
• Carrying out daily bank reconciliations.
• Processing CHAPS & BACS payments.
• Managing client-to-office transfers.
• Processing supplier invoices and office account payments.
• Assisting with billing and office account invoices.
• Assisting with debt recovery and credit control, including monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments.
• Maintaining accurate financial records using our legal accounts system.
• Supporting month-end finance processes.
• Liaising with fee earners and colleagues regarding financial transactions and account queries.
• Assisting with compliance and audit requirements.
• Providing general administrative and operational support where required.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the office and assisting with office management tasks as appropriate during the period of maternity cover.
• Undertaking other duties that are reasonably commensurate with the role to support the needs of the business.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience working as a Legal Cashier within a law firm.
• A good working knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Experience using legal accounts or practice management software.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A positive, flexible and team-focused approach.
• An ILFM Diploma for Legal Cashiers (or an equivalent legal accounts qualification) would be an advantage but is not essential.

What we offer

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to join an established and respected local law firm.
• Office-based role at our Bury office.
• Workplace pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Holiday entitlement in line with company policy.
• Ongoing support to help you settle into the role.

How to apply

• If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to Sign in to view email.