Senior Legal Cashier
Location: Bedford (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm
Salary: £27,000 - £35,000
This is a newly created position within a growing finance team of 5. The firm is looking for an experienced legal cashier who can handle day‑to‑day cashiering work confidently, maintain strong compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules, and provide cover for telegraphic transfers (T/Ts) and payroll when needed.
Key responsibilities
Posting receipts, payments, transfers and disbursements to client and office ledgers
Daily banking tasks including reconciliations, cheque handling and allocating funds
Ensuring correct separation of client and office money
Processing refunds, write‑offs and adjustments
Handling ledger queries from fee earners
Supporting internal and external audit requirements
Processing T/Ts, including high‑value completions and compliance checks
Providing payroll cover when required
Assisting with month‑end tasks, reconciliations and financial reporting
Using legal accounts systems (e.g., P4W) and helping improve processes where possible
Person specification
At least 3 years' experience as a legal cashier in a law firm
Strong understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules
Confident with daily cashiering duties, postings and reconciliations
Experience handling T/Ts
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Good Excel skills and experience with legal accounts software
Basic payroll knowledge (desirable)
Experience in high‑volume conveyancing or completion environments (desirable)
Familiarity with online banking platforms and digital approval workflows (desirable)
Reliable, organised and able to prioritise
Strong communicator with a proactive approach
High integrity and a commitment to accurate, compliant financial work
Able to work well both independently and as part of a team
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please email your CV to