Legal Cashier

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.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

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