Legal Cashier
Permanent | Part-time or full-time considered | Competitive salary
About Us
Baines Bagguley Penhale (BBP) Solicitors is a well-established regional law firm with practice areas across Residential Property, Wills & Private Client, Family, Commercial Property and Litigation. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service alongside practical legal advice and building long-term relationships with our clients.
The Opportunity
Following the planned retirement of our experienced legal cashier, we are looking for an enthusiastic, customer focused person to join the team. This is a permanent role with a structured handover from our outgoing cashier, giving you the opportunity to settle into the firm's systems and processes at a sensible pace.
We are flexible on hours. The role is available on a part-time basis (we would consider anything from three days a week upwards) and could develop into a full-time position for the right person. If you are looking for full-time hours from the outset, we would equally welcome your application. We will agree working hours with you based on what suits both sides.
What You’ll Be Doing
The main tasks within this role are :
- Maintaining accurate records of all monies received and paid across client and office accounts
- Daily bank reconciliations across all accounts
- Posting financial transactions to our case management system (LEAP)
- Ensuring all client account payments comply with the SRA Accounts Rules and firm policy
- Checking and posting client invoices, and ensuring completion and financial statements are accurate
- Managing transfers between client and office accounts in line with SRA requirements
- Facilitating international payments where required
- Calculating and applying client account interest in accordance with office policy
- Timely payment of firm invoices and maintaining records in Xero (our accounting software)
- Month-end and year-end procedures
- Petty cash and credit card reconciliations
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns, working with the firm’s accountant
- Providing payroll information to the accountant and arranging salary payments
- Acting as the main point of contact for the firm’s accountant on accounts and audit matters
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Accountancy or legal cashiering experience or qualifications
- Experience of VAT returns and payroll administration
- Confident with Microsoft 365, particularly Word and Excel
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to manage your own time and prioritise under pressure
- A team player who communicates clearly and values their key role within the team.
- GCSE English and Maths at grade B or above (or equivalent)
Desirable:
- Proven experience as a legal cashier within a law firm
- Sound working knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules
- Experience with Xero and/or a practice management system such as LEAP
- An interest in management reporting or financial analysis — we are building out our reporting capability and there is scope to get involved in this work over time for someone who enjoys it
What We Offer
- A proper, supported handover with our outgoing cashier before she retires
- Flexibility on working days and hours, reviewed and agreed with you
- A friendly, close-knit team environment where your contribution is visible
- A stable, permanent role in a well-regarded regional firm
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short covering note to [email protected]. We are happy to have an informal conversation about the role before you apply — just get in touch.
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have accountancy or legal cashiering experience ,
Do you have experience of VAT returns and or payroll.
Do you have knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.
Do you have experience with LEAP and/or Xero
Do you have experience with Excel Spreadsheets
Work Location: In person
