Client Account Cashier

**Join Fieldfisher as a Client Account Cashier**

Due to continued growth and success, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Client Account Cashier to join our Finance department in Fieldfisher's Manchester office on a 12-month fixed term basis.

**What You'll Do**
- Checking, banking and posting all Client/currency and Deposit receipts
- Checking and processing all Client/currency/deposit payment requisitions
- Checking and processing all inter-ledgers transfers i.e. Client to Bill, Client to Disbursement, Client to Deposit, Client to Client. This can also include setting up of Money Market Deposits
- Investigating unidentified cheques received and trying to resolve promptly
- Assisting the client account team with opening & closing of bank accounts including joint and escrow/deposits
- Assisting with all internal requests and queries
- Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules are met and notify any breaches to the firm's COFA
- Other ad-hoc duties as required including assistance with Year-end audits with our external auditors
- Investigating/returning of funds and liaising with partners on residual balances on client account
- Producing cash statements and reports as required
- Daily bank reconciliation
- Lawyer checks

**What We're Looking For**
- Can primarily demonstrate a strong experience in client account cashiering and in particular has recent experience of a similar client cashiering role in a legal firm_ (Ideally)_
- Can demonstrate strong IT systems knowledge and a good use of excel capabilities
- Can develop strong internal working relationships with the finance team, fee-earners and secretaries as well as strong external relationships with bank contacts
- Can demonstrate a good ability to pick-up and understand the requirements of the role quickly
- Must be able to communicate effectively and in a professional and personable manner - this is a key role in a key area for the firm and so must be professional and presentable at all times
- Needs to have strong numeracy, communication and interaction skills with a strong attention to detail
- Strong ability and work ethic to meet deadlines under pressure

**What We Offer**:

- ** Inclusive & Supportive Environment**: A firm that embraces diversity with benefits designed for everyone.
- ** Competitive Benefits Package**: Includes private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, well-being support, flexi-gym discounts, and more.
- ** Modern Office Space**: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and on-site parking.
- ** Collaborative Culture**: Join a diverse team with opportunities for hybrid working and hot-desking.
- ** Social & Community Engagement**: Participate in clubs, networks, inclusive events, and more.

**Inclusiveness and Diversity**:
At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.

Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

For accessibility information on our Belfast offices, visit: Fieldfisher Belfast Hub Accessibility

**How to Apply**:

- Note: We recruit on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

**Recruitment process**:

- 20-30-minute introductory call with one of our experienced recruiters.

Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, financial services, energy & natural resources, and life sciences.

We are a law firm built around people with all their diversity and we strike a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to our clients' needs. We believe **The Future is Human**, so we choose a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user and consider carefully how to shape our services to add the most value to our clients.