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Are you an experienced Legal Cashier or finance professional looking to join a forward-thinking and supportive law firm? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, compliance, and client service are key? Looking for a flexible role where your contribution is recognised and your career can grow? Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with an award-winning Legal 500 law firm to recruit a Legal Cashier to join their Finance team based in Durham. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established firm with a strong reputation, offering high-quality legal services across a wide range of practice areas, including Court of Protection, Family Law, Conveyancing, and Dispute Resolution. Whether you already have experience as a Legal Cashier or are looking to further develop your career within legal finance, this role offers the chance to join a collaborative, values-driven organisation where you can truly make an impact. The Role As a Legal Cashier, you will play a vital role in supporting the Finance team, ensuring the smooth and compliant running of financial operations across the firm. You will be responsible for day-to-day cashiering duties, working closely with fee earners and colleagues to ensure financial transactions are handled efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Manage daily legal cashiering duties
Reconcile the firm’s bank accounts, including monitoring unpresented items
Process client receipts, payments, and transfers
Ensure all client withdrawals comply with SRA Accounts Rules
Handle Legal Aid reconciliations
Process client-related invoices in a timely manner
Produce billing as requested by fee earners
Ensure full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules
Maintain awareness of money laundering and cybercrime risks
Verify incoming and outgoing transactions with accuracy and diligence
Provide professional support to colleagues across the firm
Handle client enquiries both face-to-face and over the phone
Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Requirements:
Strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail
Experience dealing with client enquiries in a professional setting
Confident using IT systems and financial software
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong organisational and time management skills
Previous experience in a Legal Cashier role
Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and legal finance processes
Proactive, reliable, and highly organised
Professional and client-focused
Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
A team player who is committed to high standards
Nice to have:
Previous experience in a Legal Cashier role
Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and legal finance processes
What we offer:
Competitive salary plus firm-wide annual bonus scheme