Legal Cashier

Legal Cashier

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: King's Lynn

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Legal Cashier to join our client's busy legal accounts team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial transactions, ensuring full compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules and other regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client and office account transactions, including the allocation of funds for property completions, deposits, disbursements, and professional fees.
• Check and confirm entries on the completion statement, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Locate and verify availability of funds at the bank and set up electronic payments (CHAPS/BACS) in accordance with internal processes.
• Authorise e-chits in line with firm policy and SRA Accounts Rules.
• Process daily banking and reconcile bank statements.
• Prepare completion statements, financial ledgers, and client balances.
• Liaise with fee earners, clients, banks, and external bodies regarding financial queries.
• Assist with VAT returns, audit preparation, and internal compliance reporting.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience as a legal cashier is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) procedures.
• Proficiency in legal accounting software.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills, including Excel and financial reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Relevant legal cashiering qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role is desirable.

What's on Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

If you're interested in applying for this role, submit an application via your Reed profile. For more information, please contact Reed Accountancy Norwich and ask to speak with Eleanor Schader or Cal Lowden.