Senior Legal Cashier

IPS Group Limited; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Full-time permanent

Job summary

IPS Group Limited in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Cashier to lead the finance team and supervise three junior cashiers. You will oversee day-to-day cashiering activities, including client and office account Transactions, reconciliations and control accounts, with a focus on accurate processing and robust financial controls.

This full-time, permanent role offers hybrid working with two days from home and may suit someone ready to progress to a supervisory position within a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a legal cashier.
• Ability to lead a small team and manage priorities.
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the work of a team of three legal cashiers, managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Provide guidance, support and training to junior members of the team, helping them develop their technical knowledge and confidence.
• Oversee day-to-day cashiering activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Manage client and office account transactions, including client account reconciliations and control accounts.
• Oversee payments, receipts, transfers and the distribution of funds, including probate matters.
• Review bank reconciliations and assist with prepayments, accruals and other financial control processes.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and maintain robust financial controls.
• Work closely with the wider finance team and provide support and guidance where required.

Job description

Senior Legal Cashier

An established law firm in Harrogate is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Legal Cashier to take a lead role within its finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal cashier who enjoys taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the cashiering function, managing workflow and supporting the development of a small team.

The Role

• Lead and coordinate the work of a team of three legal cashiers, managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Provide guidance, support and training to junior members of the team, helping them develop their technical knowledge and confidence.
• Oversee day-to-day cashiering activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Manage client and office account transactions, including client account reconciliations and control accounts.
• Oversee payments, receipts, transfers and the distribution of funds, including probate matters.
• Review bank reconciliations and assist with prepayments, accruals and other financial control processes.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and maintain robust financial controls.
• Work closely with the wider finance team and provide support and guidance where required.

The Package

• Salary £35,000-£40,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working, with two days from home.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Some flexibility around working arrangements.

This role would suit an experienced Legal Cashier ready to take the next step into a supervisory position, or an established Cashier Supervisor looking for a new opportunity within a supportive Harrogate law firm.

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Company: IPS Group Limited Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Harrogate, HG1 2SY Job type: Permanent Posting date: 5 Nov 2026 Closing date: 4 Dec 2026