Legal Cashier

We’re Recruiting – Legal Cashier | Temporary / Fixed-Term Contract

We are currently looking for an experienced Legal Cashier to join a well-established legal firm on a fixed-term contract basis.

Key

Requirements

Previous experience working as a Legal Cashier is essential.

Strong knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting procedures.

Experience using Aderant would be highly advantageous.

Duties

• Reconciliation of the firms bank accounts on a daily basis;
• Dealing with incoming monies via Internet Banking; ensuring funds are investigated and allocated promptly in accordance with the Firm’s policies;
• Dealing with payments out of the firm’s accounts by either electronic payment or cheque payment, in accordance with the firm’s policies, and in line with the SARs;
• Checking and Processing bills;
• Checking client balances and working with fee earners to clear following completion, ensuring balances are returned promptly;
• Transferring costs and disbursements;
• Liaising with clients by phone to take card payments
• Providing support to fee-earners/secretaries on all financial matters and assisting with queries as they arise either by email, phone or zoom
• Reporting any breaches promptly to the Senior Accounts Manager and ensuring they are remedied upon discovery;
• Ensuring all incoming cheques received, are logged, and postings requested where required; and
• To undertake any other reasonable duties, as requested.

📍 Location: Norwich preferred, with office-based working ideally. However, candidates based elsewhere in the UK may also be considered depending on their experience

If you are interested or know someone who may be suitable, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

Referrals and recommendations are very welcome