Full job descriptionLegal Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier – Leeds Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive, negotiable depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time (Part Time Considered)
Working Pattern: Flexible / Agile Working
Benefits: Annual Bonus up to 10% | 33 Days’ Holiday | Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier to join the busy Accounts Department of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Leeds.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous legal cashiering experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional legal finance team.

Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the firm’s accounts function, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with SRA Accounts Rules.

The firm offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a positive working environment, with flexible working arrangements and part-time hours also considered.

The Role*Processing incoming and outgoing payments, including BACS, bank transfers and online transactions.


*Managing client and office account transactions in accordance with SRA Accounts Rules.


*Assisting with credit control and resolving outstanding accounts queries.


*Processing nominal ledger entries and maintaining accurate financial records.


*Supporting month-end procedures, reconciliations and audit preparation.


*Producing financial reports and assisting with accounts administration.


*Liaising with colleagues across the firm to resolve ledger and billing queries.


*Ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements and internal financial procedures.


*Providing support and occasional cover for the Accounts Manager.


About You We’re looking for an organised and proactive legal finance professional who can demonstrate:

*Previous legal cashiering experience – essential.


*A good understanding of SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting procedures.


*Experience processing payments, maintaining ledgers and handling financial transactions.


*Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.


*Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.


*Excellent communication and organisational skills.


*The ability to manage competing priorities and work accurately to deadlines.


*A positive, flexible and team-focused approach.


This position would suit an experienced Legal Accounts Assistant, Legal Cashier or Legal Finance Assistant looking for their next opportunity within a respected Leeds law firm.

Salary & Benefits*Competitive salary, dependent on experience.


*Annual bonus scheme of up to 10%.


*33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.


*Additional holiday entitlement for long service.


*Option to purchase additional annual leave.


*Flexible and agile working arrangements.


*Enhanced family leave.


*Life assurance.


*Employee Assistance Programme.


*Annual travel card loan.


*Regular funded staff social events.


*Supportive working environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.


Full-time applications are welcomed, although candidates seeking part-time working hours will also be considered.

Interested? If you’re an experienced Legal Cashier or Legal Accounts Assistant in Leeds looking for a new opportunity with an established and supportive law firm, I’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch with Jill McCartney at QED Legal for a confidential discussion.