JOB TITLE: SENIOR LEGAL CASHIER – Hybrid
SALARY: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Bedford
HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday
Looking to work in Bedford and avoid a long commute?
We are partnering with a well-established, reputable law firm in Bedford and seeking an experienced Senior Legal Cashier to join their finance team.
In this role, you will be 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 ideal candidate will manage complex financial postings accurately and efficiently, while providing essential cover for telegraphic transfers (T/Ts) and payroll as required.
If you are an experienced Legal Cashier with strong IT skills, we would love to receive your CV.
Daily 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.
Processing refunds, write-offs, and adjustments in accordance with internal controls.
Monitoring ledger balances and resolving queries from fee earners promptly.
Supporting internal audit processes and preparing documents for external accountants' reports.
Providing cover for processing telegraphic transfers (T/Ts
Providing absence cover for Payroll
Assisting with bank reconciliations and ledger checks at month-end.
Suggesting improvements to streamline processes and strengthen financial accuracy.
Full job description available upon request
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Legal cashiering experience in a law firm.
Strong working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.
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.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission immediately. If your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role or any other vacancy we currently have, we will typically reach out to you within hours of receiving your application. We encourage you to apply for additional opportunities that align with your interests and qualifications.