Part-Time Legal Cashier / Accounts Assistant (Job Share)

Haywards Heath | 16 Hours per Week | Office-Based

A highly regarded and progressive law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier / Accounts Assistant to join its finance team in a part-time job share capacity.

Our client is a modern, growing legal practice with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to businesses, entrepreneurs, and private clients. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a diligent and experienced accounts professional with a strong understanding of legal cashiering and compliance requirements.

The Opportunity

Working alongside an established Legal Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the firm, ensuring full compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and maintaining accurate financial records.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal finance professional seeking a flexible part-time role within a supportive and professional environment.

Hours & Location

• 16 hours per week over 2 days
• Working pattern must include either a Monday or a Friday
• Fully office-based in Haywards Heath
• Job share position

Key Responsibilities

Legal Cashiering & Finance

• Daily reconciliation of client, office and credit card accounts
• Sales and purchase ledger management
• Processing invoices, billing and completion statements
• Handling client and office account payments
• Processing CHAPS transfers, supplier payments and account transfers
• Reviewing and processing consultant invoices, including commission calculations
• Managing international payments where required
• Credit control and monitoring outstanding debts
• Administration and reconciliation of disbursement ledgers
• Cost transfers and financial allocations

Compliance & Reporting

• Assisting with month-end procedures and management reporting
• Supporting year-end audit preparation
• Assisting with Professional Indemnity Insurance renewals
• Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and VAT regulations
• Monitoring regulatory updates and implementing changes where required
• Managing file closure procedures and residual client balances

Team & Administrative Support

• Daily use of legal accounts and practice management systems
• Liaising with fee earners, consultants and support staff
• Responding to client and internal financial queries
• Providing support and guidance to junior team members where appropriate
• Contributing to the smooth running of the finance function

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Legal Cashier , Legal Accounts Assistant , or within a similar legal finance role
• A strong working knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• A collaborative and positive approach to teamwork
• Confidence managing multiple priorities in a busy environment
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly

Salary & Benefits

Salary

• Circa £32,000 FTE (pro rata for 16 hours per week)
• Salary negotiable depending on experience

Benefits

• Healthcare cash plan
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), increasing with service
• Company pension scheme
• Allocated parking space
• Summer and Christmas social events
• Monthly team gatherings
• Regular team-building activities and away days

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Legal Cashier or Legal Accounts professional seeking a flexible part-time opportunity with a respected and growing law firm, we would be delighted to hear from you.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.