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Legal Accounts Manager

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Job Description - Legal Accounts Manager

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Manager for a highly reputable, long established law firm in East London.

Role:

  • Managing the accounting functions of the firm with a small team.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and ensuring that the Employer is compliant.
  • Preparation of the Management Packs on a monthly basis to an agreed timetable, including key performance analysis.
  • Profit and Loss.
  • Variance reports on actual v forecast.
  • Cashflow statements and day to day cashflow management.
  • Month end journals.
  • Overhead reports.
  • Responsible for the payroll with outsourced payroll bureau.
  • Fee Earner reports.
  • Bank account reconciliations.
  • Deal with quarterly VAT returns.
  • Prepare and review budgets and forecasts.
  • Dealing with Aged Debt.
  • Managing the Purchase Ledger.
  • Managing the Employer’s company Credit Cards.
  • Processing Expense claims.
  • Finance Department Line Manager.
  • Day to day responsibility for Accounts staff including training and Appraisals.
  • Assistant COFA.
  • Responsible for providing new staff members with a comprehensive guide to the Finance Department and its role within the firm. Provide an introduction to posting time, KPI reports with all new Trainee’s and Fee-Earners.
  • All other Finance related work including covering for other staff within the Finance Department for holidays & sickness including Financial Postings, Bill Processing, Bank Reconciliations, Expenses and Credit Control.
  • Responsible for the Annual SAR report and liaising with the firms Auditors.
  • Liaising with the Partners & Fee-Earners dealing with their WIP, unbilled disbursements, unpaid bills, ACL reports & any other related matters.
  • Hybrid working arrangement available upon satisfactory completion of probationary period.

The Candidate is required to have:

  • Working knowledge of Case Management Systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Experience working in finance in a law firm.
  • High levels of integrity, accuracy and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable communicating at all levels.

For full details please contact Natalie Mayger at The Recruiter Specialistst

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