Senior Legal Cashier

Senior Legal Cashier

Location:

Bedford - Office Based & Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Cashier to join our client's finance team in Bedford. This is a key role responsible for day-to-day legal cashiering duties, ensuring full compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules. You will manage complex financial postings with accuracy and efficiency, and provide essential cover for telegraphic transfers (T/Ts) and Payroll when required.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Cashiering Duties:
Post receipts, payments, transfers, and disbursements to client and office ledgers; manage banking processes; monitor ledger balances and resolve queries; process refunds, write-offs, and adjustments.

Financial Compliance:
Ensure all transactions comply with SRA Accounts Rules; support internal audits and external accountant reports; maintain accurate accounting records with strong audit trails.

Cover for T/Ts & Payroll:
Provide cover for high-value client transfers, ensuring compliance and approvals; assist with Payroll preparation and verification.

Month-End & Reporting Support:
Assist with bank reconciliations, ledger checks, management reporting, and cash flow updates; prepare documentation for audits and compliance reviews.

Systems & Process Efficiency:
Use legal accounting systems (e.g., P4W) proficiently; suggest improvements to streamline processes and maintain financial accuracy.

What We're Looking For
Essential:

Minimum 3 years' legal cashiering experience in a law firm

Strong working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules

Fully competent in daily cashiering duties, payments, postings, and reconciliations

Experience covering T/T processes

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong Excel and legal accounts software skills

Desirable:

Basic payroll knowledge

Experience in high-volume conveyancing/completion environments

Familiarity with digital approval workflows and online banking

Personal Attributes:

High integrity and commitment to ethical financial practice

Methodical, organised, and able to prioritise effectively

Confident communicator with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Reliable team player who can work independently when needed

Why Join:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled legal cashier to secure a permanent, office-based role with hybrid flexibility and the chance to grow within a supportive finance team.

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