£26K/yr
Colchester, England
Permanent, Variable

Legal Cashier

Posted by Reed.

Legal Cashier

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Colchester
  • Salary: £26,000 Per Annum

We are seeking a diligent Legal Cashier to assist our department with all aspects of accounts administration, including all elements of legal cashiering. This role is integral to the financial management of our Real Estates and Projects Department, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial transactions.

Day to Day of the Role:

  • Produce bespoke matter balance reports for fee earners to discuss at meetings.
  • Handle Residual Balance administration and provide general financial assistance.
  • Arrange regular meetings with fee earners to review and action tasks related to matter balances.
  • Provide monthly reports to the department heads on the previous month's meetings.
  • Archive matters with zero balances and report on Residual Balances and zero matter balances to other departments.
  • Reconcile client matters for both office and client ledgers.
  • Handle banking and processing for office and client accounts.
  • Process payments by BACS/CHAPS.
  • Archive matters and arrange BACS payments for matters incurring quarterly interest.
  • Update case management systems with Residual Balances notes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, including grade B in English Language, Literature & Maths.
  • At least 12 months experience within a legal account working environment.
  • Experience with residual balance reconciliation and commercial conveyancing accounting is advantageous.
  • High attention to detail to produce consistently high-standard work/documentation.
  • Good computer skills, competent in Excel and Word.
  • Excellent time management skills with a flexible approach to meet all deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • A team player with a willingness to excel within an accounts environment and keen to learn.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Supportive team environment.

To apply for the Legal Cashier position, please submit your CV to