Job Title: Legal Cashier
Location: Nottingham (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive.
Hours: Full-time.
About Us:
Rothera Bray is a respected and long-established law firm providing expert legal services across the East Midlands. With a focus on professionalism, integrity, and client care, we're proud of our collaborative and supportive working environment.
We are currently looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Cashier to join our busy Accounts Department. This role offers flexibility, a hybrid working pattern, and the opportunity to work within a close-knit team that plays a vital role in the daily operation of the firm.
The Role:
This is a varied and hands-on role in which you'll be responsible for a range of financial and accounts-related duties. You'll ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) and provide support across all aspects of client and office transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately process financial transactions in accordance with SAR
- Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations
- Handle and allocate incoming payments, process outgoing payments (BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments)
- Maintain and update client and office accounts
- Respond to cashiering queries in a timely and professional manner
- Maintain the purchase ledger and ensure accurate financial postings
- Support month-end and year-end procedures
- Assist with billing and internal transfers
- Take card payments over the phone and record appropriately
- Support other areas of the accounts team during absences (holiday, sickness, etc.)
- Maintain high standards of client care and internal service
- Occasional travel to our other offices across the East Midlands to provide on-site support and maintain team connectivity
About You:
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in a legal cashiering or financial/accounts role
- Knowledgeable in Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)
- Highly organised and attentive to detail
- A clear and confident communicator (both written and verbal)
- Comfortable using legal accounting and case management systems (experience with Action Step or similar is desirable)
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines under pressure
- Friendly, team-oriented, and committed to delivering excellent service
Qualifications & Skills Required:
- ILFM qualification or candidates currently studying toward ILFM awards would be advantageous.
- Minimum GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Excel
- Previous experience in a legal, financial, or professional services environment is an advantage
What We Offer:
In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working culture, along with:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Bonus scheme
- Generous holiday allowance, including Christmas closure
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance and private healthcare
- Electric car scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, public transport support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Active social committee and firm-wide events
If you are an experienced Legal Cashier looking to be part of a highly respected law firm where your contribution is truly valued, we would love to hear from you.