Legal Cashier / Accounts Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 33 days holiday, hybrid |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6PP |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4795683_1778497193 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a well‑established and respected professional services organisation, based in Preston with a strong reputation for quality, compliance and integrity. This business offers a supportive working culture, clear procedures and a forward‑thinking approach to continuous improvement, ensuring staff are trusted, developed and valued. They are now seeking a Legal Cashier (Accounts Assistant) to join their team on a permanent and full time basis, based from their Preston offices.
Your new role
As a Legal Cashier, you will be a key member of the Finance Team, responsible for the accurate and compliant handling of client and office accounts. This role involves managing day‑to‑day banking activities, including electronic transfers, reconciliations and client‑to‑office transactions, while ensuring all financial records are accurate, up to date and compliant. Responsibilities include processing client and office transactions, allocating incoming payments, managing petty cash, raising and posting invoices, and maintaining accurate ledgers in line with SRA Accounts Rules. The role also supports month‑end and year‑end processes, responds to finance queries professionally, and requires a high level of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail across all financial reporting and systems.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have experience working in an Accounts Assistant or Legal Cashier role previously. Excellent numeracy skills, high attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritise tasks to meet deadlines are essential.You will be confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and able to work collaboratively within a team while providing cover when required. A reliable, organised and proactive approach to work is key. Knowledge of general accounting processes, experience with legal case management systems, and an interest in improving processes would be beneficial.
What you'll get in return
The role offers a salary up to £28,000 and a very generous benefits package, including 33 days of annual leave (with bank holidays), the option to purchase additional leave, celebration leave and access to ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. You will also benefit from a company pension, profit share scheme, long‑service awards, subsidised tuck shops and a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including a health cash plan, mental health support, retailer and gym discounts, referral incentives and regular company events.
What you need to do now
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