Job Description:

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.