Backhouse Solicitors is a vibrant, family-run firm with real momentum and plenty of personality! Exceptional client service is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to be known for our friendly culture, strong values, and commitment to doing things properly.
A bit about the role
As we continue to grow, we’re excited to welcome a diligent Legal Cashier with at least 18 months’ experience to help keep our financial operations running like clockwork. This is a role for someone who takes pride in accuracy, thrives on routine, and enjoys being part of a supportive team.
Day-to-day responsibilities
Reporting to the senior Legal Cashier and Chief Financial Officer, the role will include:-
- Processing client and office receipts and payments on a daily basis (using Barclays.net)
- Preparing cheques, BACS and CHAPS payments for authorisation
- Controlling all bank transactions
- Daily bank account reconciliations
- Dealing with nominal and purchase ledger receipts and payments, petty cash, expenses and Counsel’s fees
- Preparing bills, ensuring correct disbursements, expenses and VAT is charged
- Liaising with directors, fee earners, clients and banking providers to resolve queries
Let’s talk about You
As a solicitors’ practice, we hold ourselves to high professional and ethical standards, and we’re looking for someone who shares that mindset. Beyond technical skills, we value consistency, integrity and a steady pair of hands.
You’ll be a great fit if you:
- Have at least 18 months’ Legal Cashier or accounts experience
- Bring excellent attention to detail
- Enjoy working with numbers and have strong literacy and communication skills.
- Have experience using Osprey Approach (not essential)
- Ensure every client interaction is handled with care and accuracy
- Bring positivity and professionalism to your work and interactions
- Are organised and methodical
- A team player who enjoys a friendly team environment where everyone chips in
Why you’ll love working with us
- Ongoing professional training and development courses
- Medicash – health, dental and eyecare
- Team events and get togethers
- Discounted parking with Q-Park Chelmsford
- 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Annual leave loyalty scheme
- Closed between Christmas and New Year
- Staff referral schemes
- Free fruit in the office
- Dress down Fridays!
Location and Working Hours
Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm
Location: Chelmsford
Could this be the right place and role for you?
If you’re ready for a stable, rewarding role where your accuracy and professionalism genuinely make a difference and you’d love to be part of a warm, welcoming team, we’d be very happy to hear from you.
Send your CV and covering letter to HR@backhouse-solicitors.co.uk