Legal Cashier

Stockport – £28,500 - £35,000

Legal Cashier - Experienced (2+ Years)
Location: Stockport
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
 
An established and well-regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join its finance team in Stockport. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with at least two years' experience in law firm finance who wants to take the next step in their career and play a key role in supporting a busy, client-focused practice.
 
The Role
 
As part of a close-knit team, the Legal Cashier will be responsible for ensuring smooth financial operations, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting both management and fee earners with accurate financial information.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Cashiering & Accounts Administration

• Process client and office account transactions accurately and efficiently
• Post receipts, payments, transfers, and write-offs
• Monitor and manage client account balances
• Manage petty cash, credit card transactions, and expense claims
• Process purchase invoices and supplier payments

Management Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Produce monthly management reports, including fee earner and departmental performance
• Support preparation of management accounts and financial analysis for leadership

Compliance & Audit

• Assist with internal and external audits, providing data and reports as required
• Ensure all work complies with Solicitors Accounts Rules and internal procedures

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate financial data within the practice management system
• Support improvements to streamline processes and enhance productivity
• Provide guidance to colleagues on financial procedures where required

About You

• Proven experience as a Legal Cashier within a law firm
• Thorough knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Strong experience preparing and interpreting management reports
• Confident IT user, particularly Excel; familiarity with legal accounting software (P4W preferred)
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

What's on Offer

• 24 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and 3 additional office closure days over Christmas & New Year
• Birthday day off
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance
• Medical cashback scheme and 24-hour GP service
• Private health cover and life cover (4x annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay

This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional looking to grow within a supportive law firm environment while contributing to a high-performing team.