Senior Legal Cashier

Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join an established local law firm in Bury, Greater Manchester. This is an office-based, fixed-term maternity cover job position available on a full-time or part-time basis, with hours to be agreed. The Legal Cashier will join a friendly and supportive team and benefit from 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, a workplace pension and free on-site parking. The position offers a varied mix of legal cashiering, finance support and wider office administration during the maternity cover period.

Role Responsibilities

As Legal Cashier, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the Finance Department while maintaining accurate financial records and supporting compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing client and office account receipts and payments.
• Carrying out daily bank reconciliations.
• Processing CHAPS and BACS payments and managing client-to-office transfers.
• Processing supplier invoices and office account payments.
• Assisting with billing and office account invoices.
• Supporting debt recovery and credit control, including monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments.
• Maintaining accurate financial records using the firm's legal accounts system.
• Supporting month-end finance processes.
• Liaising with fee earners and colleagues regarding financial transactions and account queries.
• Assisting with compliance and audit requirements.
• Providing general administrative and operational support where required.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the office and assisting with office management tasks as appropriate during the maternity cover period.
• Undertaking other duties reasonably commensurate with the Legal Cashier position to support the needs of the business.

Person Specification

Applications are welcomed from experienced Legal Cashiers who can demonstrate strong technical knowledge, accuracy and a flexible approach. You will have:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Cashier within a law firm.
• A good working knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Experience using legal accounts or practice management software.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A positive, flexible and team-focused approach.
• An ILFM Diploma for Legal Cashiers or equivalent legal accounts qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits and Rewards

This Legal Cashier job in Bury, Greater Manchester offers a supportive working environment together with the following confirmed benefits and working arrangements:

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Workplace pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Full-time or part-time hours, to be agreed.
• Fixed-term maternity cover contract.
• Office-based working in Bury.
• Ongoing support to help you settle into the position.

About the Company

This is an established and respected local law firm offering a welcoming, friendly and supportive working environment. The successful Legal Cashier will work closely with colleagues across the firm, combining core legal cashiering duties with broader finance and office support throughout the maternity cover period.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Legal Cashier job, please send your CV to Joanne Hood at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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