Temporary Legal Cashier
- London
- £17.50-23.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
Location: Central London (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote) Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5pm
Rate: £17.50 - £23 per hour (depending on experience)
A highly regarded law firm based in the West End/Central London is seeking a Temporary Legal Cashier to support its finance team during a busy period. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal finance professional to join a top-tier practice.Experience with Elite3 is strongly preferred and will be a key advantage in this role but not essential.About the Firm: This discreet and well-established firm operates from beautiful offices in the West End of Central London. Known for its work on complex, high-value, and often international legal matters, the firm is consistently recognised by leading legal directories. The team is collaborative, professional, and committed to excellence.Key Responsibilities:
- Processing client and office account transactions
- Managing incoming/outgoing payments and credit card receipts
- Posting bills, credit notes, and logging disbursements
- Handling international payments and supplier invoices
- Managing matter closures and retained client funds
- Opening supplier accounts and maintaining accurate ledgers
- Performing client interest calculations and updating statements
- Supporting month-end and year-end procedures
- Producing time reports and liaising with suppliers for account statements
- Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules
- At least 2 years' experience in a legal cashiering role within a law firm
- Strong understanding of Billings and Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Proficient in Excel and general IT systems
- Prior experience with legal accounting software Elite3 ideally
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage workload independently
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- GCSEs (or equivalent) A-C, including Maths and English