Senior Finance Assistant / Legal Cashier

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 40 international law firm in Norwich is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant/Legal Cashier to support their finance team. The role involves managing transactions, guiding fee earners on accounting procedures, and ensuring compliance with SRA regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven legal cashier experience and relevant qualifications. Flexible hybrid working options are available post-probation.

Qualifications

• Proven legal cashier experience required.
• Solid educational background and accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Process client and office account transactions in compliance with SRA regulations.
• Manage purchase ledger invoices and payments.
• Assist with month-end procedures.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

AAT

ILFM Dip

Job description

Senior Finance Assistant / Legal Cashier

Description: Top 40 international law firm is looking for an experienced legal cashier for their Norwich office.

Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance is partnering with a leading top 40 international law firm seeking an experienced Senior Finance Assistant familiar with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Accounts Rules. You will support the finance team with legal cashiering, including inter-account transfers, advising fee earners on accounting procedures, reconciliations, purchase ledger, and month-end processes.

Your new role
Your duties include processing client and office account transactions in compliance with SRA regulations, conducting transfers, managing purchase ledger invoices and payments, liaising with clients regarding credit cards, and assisting with month-end procedures. You will guide fee earners and assistants on accounting procedures, support their client work with financial information, perform bank reconciliations, and handle queries from clients, banks, and institutions.

As an experienced senior finance clerk/legal cashier, you will suggest improvements for efficiency, help implement new systems, build relationships with fee earners and assistants, and collaborate on billing, credit control, and working capital management.

What you'll need to succeed
Proven legal cashier experience, a solid educational background, and an accounting qualification (AAT or ILFM Dip) or actively pursuing one. Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills are essential.

What you'll get in return
A salary of £26,000 - £30,000 depending on experience, with flexible hybrid working up to 50% from home after probation. For more details, contact Andy Jarman.

What you need to do now
Click 'apply now' with your CV or call us for a confidential discussion. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities.