Legal Cashier

Location: Whitley Bay
Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: 3 days per week (additional days may be considered for the right candidate)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Reed Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be partnering with an established legal practice in Whitley Bay to recruit an experienced Legal Cashier.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected law firm with a strong local reputation. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the firm's finance function, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules while supporting a busy legal team.

The role is offered on a part-time basis of 3 days per week; however, there is flexibility to consider additional days for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account transactions in accordance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Managing daily banking activities, including receipts, payments and transfers.
• Processing BACS and CHAPS payments.
• Maintaining accurate client and office account records using LEAP software.
• Completing client and office bank reconciliations.
• Posting and allocating client monies accurately.
• Producing bills, credit notes and client statements.
• Supporting conveyancing and other legal transactions from a financial perspective.
• Managing residual balances and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Liaising with fee earners, support staff and external stakeholders regarding financial matters.
• Supporting audit and compliance requirements as needed.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Legal Cashier within a legal practice.
• Strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Desirable:

• Experience within a conveyancing environment.
• Knowledge of AML procedures and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting year-end audits and financial reporting.
• Experience using LEAP legal software.

Benefits

• Part-time hours offering excellent work-life balance.
• Flexibility to increase hours for the right candidate.
• Competitive salary package.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to join a stable and well-established legal practice.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.