Legal Cashier/ Finance Assistant

Preston- with some hybrid working

Salary: up to circa £28k

A well-established and respected professional services firm is seeking an Legal Cashier to join its Finance team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative and supportive environment that values professionalism, accuracy and career development.

Working as part of a busy Finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of the firm's financial processes. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing daily banking activities, including transfers, reconciliations, and client-to-office transactions
• Preparing and processing electronic payments including CHAPS, BACS, and Faster Payments
• Completing timely and accurate reconciliations for client and office accounts
• Reconciling client ledgers and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
• Managing petty cash processes and maintaining accurate financial records
• Raising and processing client invoices and supporting sales ledger activities
• Posting and processing client and office transactions accurately
• Allocating incoming payments and resolving account discrepancies
• Responding professionally to finance-related queries from clients and stakeholders
• Assisting with month-end and year-end finance procedures
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with financial procedures and regulatory requirements
• Keeping detailed and accurate records across all relevant systems

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role
• Previous experience as a Legal Cashier, with some knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of accounting processes
• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commercial awareness and a professional approach
• Interest in long-term progression and development

Please send a copy of your CV for consideration.