Legal Office Cashier – 12‑Month Fixed‑Term (West End)

About the role

Our client, a medium‑sized law firm in London’s West End, is seeking an experienced Office Cashier on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role supports the firm’s finance team by managing payments, expenses and disbursements across both UK and international matters.

Key responsibilities

• Allocate incoming payments to the correct office accounts and match them against issued bills.
• Respond to finance‑related queries from across the firm and provide accurate advice.
• Liaise with banking providers and manage ad‑hoc payments for disbursements and office invoices.
• Enter invoices and disbursements into the practice management system (PMS) and process weekly expense runs.
• Validate expense claim forms against firm policy and monitor the Land Registry suspense account.
• Upload ESB files for client recharging and chase VAT receipts for counsel fees.
• Provide cover and support to other members of the cashiering team and undertake any additional duties as directed by management.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Office Cashier within a law firm.
• Strong, up‑to‑date knowledge of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules.
• High level of technical competence in legal finance operations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with staff at all levels.
• Resilient under pressure, flexible, self‑motivated and proactive.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of the 3E finance system (preferred).
• Familiarity with legal finance software and PMS invoicing.

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• 12‑month fixed‑term contract with the possibility of extension.
• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum.