Senior Legal Cashier
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1AJ |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/678482_1771863406 |
Summary
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.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.