LEGAL CASHIER

Location: Brighton and Hove

Legal Cashier – Brighton

Full Time & Hybrid Working

I am working with a respected and growing law firm in Brighton that is seeking a full‑time Legal Cashier to join its busy Finance team.

This role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home after a 3‑month probation period) and a competitive salary of £30k+, rising to £45,000-£50,000 for candidates with strong, relevant experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Cashier looking to take on a varied, responsible position within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Office Account Duties

* Manage all Purchase Ledger activity, including postings and agreed payments

* Process office payments, direct debits and standing orders

* Post bank charges and manage daily office transfers for Land Registry and Infotrack

* Handle referral fees, penalty fees and interest payments

* Process card payments and manage credit card postings and administration

* Handle invoices including Companies House and panel invoices

* Manage commission postings on client ledgers

* Assist with breach reporting and support external auditors with queries

* Provide cover and support to the wider Finance team during periods of sickness or annual leave

Client Account Duties

* Support e‑chit processing and manage client payments during busy periods and team lunch cover

* Process charity transfers and interest payments

* Maintain the cheque register

* Monitor the suspense account, ensuring prompt return of unclaimed client funds

About You

You will have:

* Strong experience in a Legal Cashier or law‑firm finance role

* Solid knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)

* Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach

* Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

* A proactive attitude with the ability to handle a busy and varied workload

Benefits

* Salary from £30,000 up to £50,000 DOE

* Full‑time role with hybrid working after probation

* Supportive working environment within a well‑structured Finance team

* Opportunities for professional development

Please apply asap for more information