Legal Cashier

Legal Cashier - Tunbridge Wells Salary: £40,000 per annum | Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday | Hybrid: 60% office / 40% home-based Our client, a reputable firm in Tunbridge Wells, is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join their Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong cashiering background. What you will be doing: * Processing client account receipts, payments, CHAPS, and Faster Payments * Managing client-to-client and client-to-office transfers * Posting office account payments, journals, and receipts * Calculating and processing daily client-to-office transfers * Completing daily bank reconciliations * Monitoring shared finance inboxes and resolving queries efficiently * Acting as a gatekeeper for incoming funds, reviewing transactions for AML and source of funds requirements * Maintaining accurate audit trails and ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules * Identifying and escalating potential compliance issues or financial risks * Supporting colleagues with technical guidance and sharing best practices What you will bring: * Solid proven experience working as a Legal Cashier * Thorough understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules and their practical application * Experience processing client and office account transactions within a legal environment * Knowledge of online banking, CHAPS, and Faster Payments * Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills * Confidence to work independently while supporting others * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities * High levels of integrity, professionalism, and discretion Why join my client? This role offers the chance to be a trusted senior member of an established Finance team, playing a key part in maintaining financial compliance and operational excellence. You will share your expertise, mentor colleagues, and work closely with partners and support teams in a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement. Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.