Legal Cashier

Legal Cashier

Norwich | Permanent | Full-time | Office-based

Cooper Lomaz is delighted to be supporting our long-standing client with the appointment of a Legal Cashier to join their friendly and close-knit Accounts team in Norwich.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and proactive individual looking to develop their career within a well-established and highly respected professional services environment.

About the Role

As a Legal Cashier, you will play an important role within the firm's Accounts team, supporting the day-to-day financial operations and ensuring client and office accounts are managed accurately and in line with relevant policies and regulations.

This is a full-time, office-based position in Norwich, although our client recognises the importance of flexibility and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

* Daily reconciliation of the firm's bank accounts.

* Processing incoming monies via internet banking, ensuring funds are investigated and allocated promptly.

* Processing outgoing payments by electronic transfer or cheque in accordance with firm policies and SRA Accounts Rules.

* Checking and processing bills.

* Reviewing client balances and working with fee earners to clear balances following completion, ensuring funds are returned promptly.

* Processing transfers of costs and disbursements.

* Liaising with clients by telephone to take card payments.

* Providing financial support to fee earners and secretaries and assisting with queries via email, telephone and Zoom.

* Reporting any breaches promptly to the Senior Accounts Manager and ensuring they are appropriately remedied.

* Logging incoming cheques and arranging postings where required.

* Supporting the wider Accounts team with any other reasonable duties as required.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and detail-focused, with the confidence to work effectively in a busy team environment.

You will ideally have:

* Experience using a client accounting system, including reconciling client accounts to bank accounts.

* Knowledge of SRA rules and regulations relating to client accounts would be desirable.

* The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

* A flexible and adaptable approach to changing workloads.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Strong organisational and time management skills.

* A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

* A motivated and proactive approach to your work.

* A friendly, confident and professional manner.

* A strong customer-service focus.

About the Company

Our client is an established and highly regarded organisation with a strong reputation for delivering an excellent service to its clients.

They pride themselves on creating a supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and progress their careers.

Alongside a positive working culture, the successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed