Experienced Legal Cashier

Experienced Legal Cashier
Location Northampton
Department - Accounts / Conveyancing Support
Salary £27,000 – £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Role Overview

The Experienced Legal Cashier plays a key role in supporting the Conveyancing team by ensuring all legal accounts and financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements. The role has a strong customer service focus and requires close collaboration with colleagues across Key Conveyancing to support the smooth progression of transactions.

Principal Objectives

• Support the Conveyancing team in delivering a high-quality, comprehensive conveyancing service.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure all transactions are managed proactively, efficiently, and accurately.
• Maintain a strong customer service ethos in all interactions, both internally and externally.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Systems & Compliance

• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Quill Pinpoint (legal accounts software).
• Work in full compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules / CLC Rules.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of the Intelliworks case management system.
• Understand and operate company procedures designed to prevent fraud, negligence, and risk, while improving performance standards.

Accounts & Financial Processing

• Independently manage daily legal accounts work, including:
  
  • Card payment reports, reconciliation, posting, and refunds
  • Land Registry, search providers, Companies House, and indemnity policy reports, reconciliation, and posting
  • Bank transfers: checking, logging, posting, and transferring funds appropriately
  • Processing payments through the bank
  • Printing and checking completion packs against ledgers and liaising with teams to resolve discrepancies
  • Printing letters, arranging cheque signatures with partners, and posting cheques
  • Checking and processing requests for payments, e-chits, bills, and journals
  • Identifying and correcting reconciliation discrepancies
  • Reporting, chasing, and checking balances
  • Running, reviewing, and understanding financial reports

Communication & Support

• Respond promptly and professionally to telephone and email enquiries, providing clear and helpful support.
• Liaise effectively with legal teams to resolve missing or incorrect documentation or financial information.

Administration & Organisation

• Maintain accurate filing and archiving of all accounts work and related documentation.
• Produce and update spreadsheets as required to support legal teams and reporting needs.
• Use initiative to ensure all tasks are completed, nothing is overlooked, and deadlines are consistently met.
• Work collaboratively within the accounts and wider business team to support shared goals and timelines.

Other Duties

• Undertake additional tasks as reasonably required to support the business and team objectives.

Why Apply?

• Join a respected and supportive team in our Northampton office
• Apply your experience in a busy, professional conveyancing environment
• Be part of a client-focused, quality-driven firm
• Access genuine opportunities for development and progression

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary: £27,000 – £29,000, dependent on experience
• Clear Career Path: Structured development with strong internal progression
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, mentoring, and CPD support
• Supportive Culture: Friendly, collaborative, people-first workplace
• Generous Time Off: 20 days annual leave, bank holidays, and full Christmas shutdown
• Healthcare Benefits: Available after one month, including 24/7 GP access
• Pension Scheme: 5% employee / 3% employer contributions
• Team Perks: Monthly team treats 🍕 and a positive workplace culture

Hannah Stewart
hannah.stewart@pertemps.co.uk