Job Description

A well-established law firm is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Cashier to support a busy Litigation Team. This role is integral to the smooth running of the Finance function, with a particular focus on billing accuracy, resolving invoice queries, and supporting fee earners with financial processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a legal or professional services environment and a strong understanding of legal billing, disbursements, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Management

• Preparing and issuing client invoices in line with agreed billing schedules and client requirements
• Processing credit notes where required
• Liaising with fee earners to ensure accurate time recording and billing narratives
• Query Resolution
• Investigating and resolving invoice and billing queries promptly and professionally
• Acting as a key point of contact between the Litigation Team and the Finance department
• Disbursements
• Monitoring and managing disbursement balances
• Ensuring timely allocation and recovery

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar finance or accounts role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• Minimum of three A–C grades at A-Level (or equivalent)
• Excellent knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules
• Strong understanding of legal billing processes
• High level of attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Confident and professional in dealing with senior stakeholders

Desirable

• AAT qualification (or working towards)
• Experience supporting COFA responsibilities and liaising with banks
• Knowledge of legal finance systems such as Partner 4 Windows or similar