Legal Cashier in Norwich

We are seeking an ambitious and proactive Legal Cashier to join our close-knit, friendly accounts team in Norwich. This role is a full-time office-based role but we do understand that flexibility is essential for a good work-life balance.

Some of the duties will include:

• 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.

A little about you:

• Knowledge of client accounting system including reconciliation to bank accounts;
• Desirable 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.

About Us: At Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base. As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service.

We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including (but not limited to): Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid ‘charity day’ per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a well-being calendar with a wide range of regular events.