Newport | Full-Time | Permnent

Looking for a Legal Cashier role that offers flexibility, strong benefits and genuine work-life balance?

A well-established and highly regarded law firm in Newport is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative environment that genuinely invests in its people.

Why Apply?

• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Flexible working options available from day one
• Christmas shutdown and a paid day off on Christmas Eve
• Birthday leave following probation
• Enhanced maternity pay scheme
• Employer pension contributions
• Life assurance and income protection cover (subject to eligibility)
• Discounted private healthcare
• Employee referral bonuses of up to £1,000
• Regular team lunches, social events and company celebrations

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the finance function whilst ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing CHAPS and BACS payments
• Client and office account transfers
• Bank, credit card and petty cash reconciliations
• Processing bills, credit notes and write-offs
• Legal Aid and Help Claims
• Daily banking of cash and cheques
• Stamp Duty and search payments
• Managing direct debits and standing orders
• Processing expense claims
• Month-end support and reporting
• Ensuring compliance with SRA, AML and VAT regulations
• Supporting continuous improvement within finance processes

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Previous Legal Cashier experience
• Strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience using legal accounts software
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
• A professional and confidential approach to handling financial information

Essential Requirements

• Minimum one year's experience within a legal accounting environment
• Experience managing client and office accounts
• Strong reconciliation and transactional processing experience

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
• High Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Packages including word, excel outlook e-mail, outlook diary functions.
• Experienced/Strong Excel user.
• Effective numeracy, literacy and word processing skills
• Administrative skills, including drafting letters and completing forms