Legal Cashier – Accounting Team

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join the Accounts Team at Richard Nelson LLP in Nottingham. The role is central to maintaining compliant financial operations for the firm, handling client and office accounting in line with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.

Key responsibilities

• Enter and maintain financial data in the firm’s accounting systems.
• Raise and process bills, credit notes and cheques for both office and client accounts.
• Post business incomings and outgoings and process purchase ledger invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliations and credit control duties.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end reporting, including VAT return preparation.
• Support the preparation of consultants’ schedules, billing and payments.
• Collaborate with partners, solicitors, legal assistants and other support staff on fee notes and payment plans.

Required profile

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast‑paced legal environment.
• Good understanding of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and compliance requirements.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Data entry into accounting software.
• Bank reconciliation.
• Processing of invoices, bills and credit notes.
• VAT return preparation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range £25,001‑£30,000 per year.
• Full‑time, office‑based role in Nottingham.
• Supportive team environment within a nationally recognised law firm.