14/11/2025
🎉 WE ARE HIRING 🎉
LEGAL BOOKKEEPER / LEGAL CASHIER
Job Description:
Salary: £24,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: In person
Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
Overview
Our high street law firm seeks a Legal Bookkeeper/Legal Cashier to join a busy, client-focused practice. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Key Responsibilities
⭐ Legal cashiering
⭐ Posting to client and office ledgers in Xero
⭐ Daily banking and bank reconciliations
⭐ Electronic payments and money transfers in line with internal controls
⭐ Conveyancing completions and associated financial processes
⭐ Assisting with month-end and year-end routines and reports
⭐ Supporting payroll processing
⭐ Compliance and controls
⭐ Assisting with compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules (training provided)
⭐ Maintaining accurate records, audit trails and file notes
⭐ Monitoring and assisting with resolution of ledger queries and residual balances
⭐ Case and office administration
⭐ Using the LEAP case management system to maintain and close files, manage workflows, produce documents, and ensure accurate time recording and billing data
⭐ Managing stationery and office supplies
⭐ General administrative support, including scanning, filing and post
⭐ Liaising with fee earners, clients, banks and suppliers
⭐Reception cover and other ad hoc office duties as required
⭐Skills and Experience
☑️Experience in a busy office environment with strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
☑️Good IT proficiency, including Xero or similar accounting software, LEAP (or another legal case management system), Microsoft 365 and online banking
☑️Clear, professional communication and strong organisational skills
☑️Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work with minimal supervision
☑️Experience in a solicitor’s firm and/or Xero and LEAP is advantageous but not essential; training will be provided
About the Firm
The firm is a well-regarded high street practice with an excellent local reputation. Core service areas include:
🏠Conveyancing
⚖️Family
🚨Personal Injury/Civil
📜Wills
💼Private Client
The team is committed to high standards of client care and to core values of professionalism and mutual respect. The firm invests in its people, promotes a healthy work-life balance, and organises regular social events.
Benefits
👍Company pension
👍On-site parking
👍Company events
👍Supportive, flexible working environment
Working Pattern
- Monday to Friday
- On-site/in person
- Full-time only
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and brief covering letter quoting reference: JMO/Accounts. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Equal Opportunities
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Adjustments for disability or other needs can be accommodated throughout the recruitment process.
