Senior Legal Cashier
Location: Office based, Bedford & Hybrid working
Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm
The Senior Legal Cashier is responsible for performing all day-to-day legal cashiering duties to a high professional standard, ensuring full compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules. The role requires an experienced individual who can manage complex financial postings with accuracy and efficiency, while providing essential cover for telegraphic transfers (T/Ts) and Payroll when required.
Responsibilities:
1. Daily Cashiering Duties Posting of receipts, payments, transfers, and disbursements to client and office ledgers. Managing daily banking processes including reconciliations, cheque handling, and allocation of funds. Ensuring correct segregation of client money and office money in line with SRA Accounts Rules. Processing refunds, write-offs, and adjustments in accordance with internal controls. Monitoring ledger balances and resolving queries from fee earners promptly.
2. Financial Compliance Ensuring all financial transactions comply with the latest SRA Accounts Rules. Supporting internal audit processes and preparing documents for external accountant’s reports. Maintaining accurate, up-to-date accounting records with strong audit trails.
3. Cover for T/Ts and Payroll Providing cover for processing telegraphic transfers (T/Ts) including: High-value or time-sensitive client completions. Verifying compliance checks. Ensuring correct approval and security protocols. Providing absence cover for Payroll including: Collating adjustments. Assisting with payroll preparation and verification. Liaising with HR/Finance colleagues as needed.
4. Month-End & Reporting Support Assisting with bank reconciliations and ledger checks at month-end. Supporting production of management information, cash flow updates, and financial summaries. Preparing documentation to support compliance reviews or audits.
5. Systems & Process Efficiency Using legal accounting systems (such as P4W) proficiently. Suggesting improvements to streamline processes and strengthen financial accuracy.
Essential Requirements:
Minimum 3 years’ legal cashiering experience in a law firm.
Strong working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.
Fully competent in daily cashiering duties including payments, postings, and reconciliations.
Experience covering T/T processes in a legal environment.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong Excel and legal accounts software skills.
Desirable:
Basic working knowledge of payroll processes.
Experience with high-volume conveyancing/completion environments.
Familiarity with digital approval workflows and online banking platforms.
Personal Attributes:
High integrity and commitment to maintaining 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.
The Firm:
A friendly and professional working environment.
Opportunities for career development and training.
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working options available.