Legal Cashier

Position: Legal Cashier (Permanent)
Legal Cashier– Newton Heath - £29,000+ DOE – Permanent

Job Description:

The Legal Cashier will provide efficient finance and administrative services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and effective support to all departments.

Key Responsibilities
As Legal Cashier, you will be responsible for the following duties. The Legal Cashier will:

* Handle and process all incoming and outgoing monies, including cash, banking, BACS payments, and petty cash.

* Maintain accurate financial records, including posting transactions, bills, and reconciliations in line with Solicitors Accounts Rules.

* Reconcile office, client, and control accounts monthly and prepare reconciliation reports.

* Manage purchase ledger, supplier statements, and payments.

* Monitor bank balances daily and report issues as required.

* Coordinate month-end procedures, audit reports, VAT returns, payroll, and expenses claims.

* Assist with billing, year-end processes, and liaison with external accountants.

* Provide first-line IT support once trained and coordinate with external IT providers.

* Maintain HR records for sickness and holidays.

* Support health & safety compliance, facilities management, and related administrative duties.

The Legal Cashier role requires effective planning to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines. The Legal Cashier must maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting and regulatory requirements and escalate issues to the Practice Director when appropriate