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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
  • 35 hours per week with flexible working approach
  • 25 days holiday + 3 additional days at Christmas
  • Additional leave for long service milestones
  • Employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
  • Birthday and Christmas incentives
  • Cycle to work & electric car schemes
  • Retail and restaurant discounts
  • Wellbeing initiatives and internal support groups
  • Regular team engagement activities and benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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