Legal Accounts Cashier

Legal Accounts/Cashier
Ponteland
Salary - to be agreed with the candidate
Permanent,

We are a long-standing firm in Ponteland looking to recruit a part-time legal accounts person / cashier to join our accounts department.

The firm provides a range of services including private client, residential and commercial property.
The successful candidate must have experience working in legal accounts. The candidate will have a supporting responsibility for:

  • Processing CHAPs, BACS & Faster payments via electronic banking
  • Daily bank reconciliations
  • Posting bills
  • Checking completion statements
  • Checking Estate Accounts
  • Posting banking receipts, payments and transfers
  • Preparing banking
  • Inter account transfers
  • Daily filing

Additional duties will include:

  • Residual Client account balances
  • Supplier invoices and payments
  • Company expenses claims
  • Assisting with month end reports
  • Processing land registry, court fee, and other ad-hoc matter related statements
  • Dealing with fee earner queries and requests
  • Issuing petty cash

The candidate should:

  • have experience working as a Legal Cashier
  • have knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and VAT rules
  • be able to prioritise workload
  • have attention to detail and strong numeracy skills
  • be able to maintain effective communications with clients and colleagues
  • have ability to use MS Excel, Word and Outlook

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £23,500.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 9ST: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/03/2026

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