Legal Cashier

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking a Legal Cashier to join its friendly and close-knit finance team based in Norwich, Norfolk. The role is office-based, with flexibility offered where appropriate.

You will play a key role in supporting the firm’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs) and maintaining accurate client and office account records.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation of client and office bank accounts 
• Processing incoming monies via online banking and allocating funds accurately 
• Managing outgoing payments via electronic transfer or cheque in line with firm policies and SARs 
• Checking and processing bills 
• Monitoring client balances and liaising with fee earners to clear residual balances post-completion 
• Transferring costs and disbursements as required 
• Taking client card payments over the phone 
• Providing financial support and responding to queries from fee earners and support staff 
• Logging incoming cheques and ensuring correct posting procedures 
• Reporting breaches or discrepancies to senior accounts management 
• Supporting general finance administration and ad hoc duties as required 

Person Specification

• Experience working with legal cashiering or client accounting systems 
• Strong reconciliation and financial administration skills 
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail 
• Strong organisational and time management skills 
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Professional, friendly, and client-focused approach 
• Team player with a proactive and flexible attitude 

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays 
• Discretionary bonus and profit share scheme 
• Private medical cover 
• Charity day allowance 
• Employee discount platform 
• Wellbeing initiatives and structured development opportunities 

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note:  Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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