Legal Cashier

Were looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Legal Cashier to join the Finance team at Sort Group.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in legal finance. Working closely with the Group Management Accountant and wider Finance leadership team youll support the delivery of accounting services across the Group while gaining hands-on experience in a busy high-volume environment.

This is a trainee position with clear progression offering the opportunity to work towards becoming a fully qualified Legal Cashier through AAT and/or ILFM qualifications.

Where youll be:

This role can be based in any of our offices in Derby South Shields or Gosforth working as part of a collaborative and supportive Finance team within a growing group of legal financial and property businesses.

What youll be doing:

• Processing daily client and office account postings accurately and efficiently
  
• Maintaining and updating the purchase ledger including logging and posting invoices
  
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and identifying incoming funds
  
• Keying payments on banking systems relating to client transactions
  
• Supporting conveyancers with financial queries relating to client matter ledgers
  
• Posting weekly sales invoices and introducer payments
  
• Processing disbursement invoices (e.g. Land Registry)
  
• Banking cheques and cash as required
  
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
  
• Ensuring all financial postings comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements
  
• Supporting the wider Finance team with ad hoc duties as required
  
• Contributing to risk management by identifying and questioning unusual transactions
  

Requirements

What were looking for:

• Strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail
  
• Clear communication skills both written and verbal
  
• A basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and financial processes
  
• Awareness of AML regulations and legal accounting frameworks (beneficial but not essential)
  
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume transactional environment
  
• A curious and proactive mindset with a willingness to learn
  
• Flexibility and a positive approach to work
  
• Commitment to studying towards AAT and/or ILFM qualifications
  

Benefits

Salary:

25000

• Full support towards AAT and/or ILFM qualifications
  
• Excellent progression opportunities within the Finance team
  

About Sort Group:

Sort Group is a growing group of businesses operating across legal financial and property services. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality compliant services while investing in our people and their development. Our Finance team plays a crucial role in supporting the continued success and growth of the Group.

If youre looking to start or develop your career in legal finance within a supportive and forward-thinking business wed love to hear from you.