Job Description
Senior Legal Cashier
* Bedford, Hybrid working
* Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
* £27,000 - £35,000 per annum
We are seeking a Legal Cashier to join our team, responsible for managing all day-to-day legal cashiering duties while ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules. This role is ideal for someone with experience in handling complex financial transactions with precision and who can provide essential operational support when needed.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Daily Cashiering Duties:
o Handle postings of receipts, payments, transfers, and disbursements to client and office ledgers.
o Manage daily banking processes including reconciliations, cheque handling, and allocation of funds.
o Ensure the correct segregation of client money and office money in line with SRA Accounts Rules.
o Process refunds, write-offs, and adjustments in accordance with internal controls.
o Monitor ledger balances and resolve queries from fee earners promptly.
* Financial Compliance:
o Ensure all financial transactions comply with the latest SRA Accounts Rules.
o Support internal audit processes and prepare documents for external accountant’s reports.
o Maintain accurate, up-to-date accounting records with strong audit trails.
* Cover for T/Ts and Payroll:
o Provide cover for processing telegraphic transfers including high-value or time-sensitive client completions.
o Verify compliance checks and ensure correct approval and security protocols.
o Provide absence cover for Payroll including collating adjustments and assisting with payroll preparation and verification.
* Month-End & Reporting Support:
o Assist with bank reconciliations and ledger checks at month-end.
o Support the production of management information, cash flow updates, and financial summaries.
o Prepare documentation to support compliance reviews or audits.
* Systems & Process Efficiency:
o Use legal accounting systems proficiently and suggest improvements to streamline processes and strengthen financial accuracy.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Minimum 3 years’ experience as a legal cashier within a law firm.
* Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.
* Proficient 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.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Company pension.
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
* Flexible working options available.