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.

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed