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Legal Cashier

My client, a well‑established and highly regarded UK law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join its Accounts team on a 6 month fixed term basis. This role is ideal for someone with strong legal finance experience who is confident working within a busy, regulated environment and has an excellent understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR).

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain client account balances and transactions in full compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR).
  • Prepare and reconcile client fee ledgers.
  • Process disbursements, including counsel, expert, and other third‑party fees.
  • Accurately input receipts into client accounts.
  • Record and monitor any breaches, ensuring adherence to internal protocols.
  • Support ongoing improvements to cashiering processes and workflows.
  • Undertake additional ad‑hoc cashiering duties as required.

Key Requirements:

  • Strong Legal Cashiering experience within a law firm (ideally 4+ years).
  • Excellent working knowledge of SARs and legal accounting best practice.
  • Confident using accounting, banking, and matter‑management systems.
  • High level of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.

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