Legal Cashier Job at Howes Percival (Norwich)

Job Responsibility

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
To undertake any other reasonable duties, as requested

Knowledge of client accounting system including reconciliation to bank accounts
Desireable to have knowledge of SRA rules and regulations relating to client accounts
Calm under pressure, team player, flexible and adaptable to changing demands in workload
Excellent communication skills
Motivated, pro-active and highly organised, with good attention to detail
Excellent time management skills
Friendly, confident, polite, customer service orientated