Legal Cashier

LHH Recruitment are working with a dynamic litigation law firm in Manchester city centre, to recruit a temporary Legal Cashier to support the firm's finance department, following their recent insourcing of accounts.

2-3 months initially, with potential for perm

ASAP start

£15 - 18 per hour

Hybrid - 2 days a week on site

Must have previous legal cashier experience

Working hours: 9am - 5:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Office Account Management:


• Process office account transactions including supplier invoices and staff expenses.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Banking & Reconciliations:


• Perform daily bank reconciliations for the office account.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing payments.
• Billing & Invoicing:


• Assist with preparation and distribution of invoices.
• Support fee earners with billing queries and adjustments.
• Financial Reporting:


• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Support VAT returns and other statutory filings.
• General Finance Support:


• Liaise with internal departments regarding finance-related queries.
• Maintain financial documentation in line with firm policies.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience as a Legal Cashier in a law firm (litigation experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of legal finance operations and SRA compliance
• Proficiency in legal accounting software (e.g., LEAP, Proclaim, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.