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.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Cashiering & Finance
- 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
Compliance & Risk
- Ensure full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules
- Maintain awareness of money laundering and cybercrime risks
- Verify incoming and outgoing transactions with accuracy and diligence
Team & Client Support
- 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
About You
Essential Skills & Experience
- 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
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Legal Cashier role
- Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and legal finance processes
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, reliable, and highly organised
- Professional and client-focused
- Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- A team player who is committed to high standards
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary plus firm-wide annual bonus scheme
- Full-time role – 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
Why Apply?
- Join a Legal 500, award-winning law firm with an excellent reputation
- Work in a flexible and supportive environment
- Be part of a collaborative and values-driven team
- Develop your career within a growing organisation
- Make a real difference in a professional and rewarding role
Interested?
Apply today or contact Gillespie Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this Legal Cashier opportunity in Durham.
If you’re looking for a role where your skills, attention to detail, and passion for finance can make a real impact – we’d love to hear from you.
