Accounts Manager
Position:- Permanent - Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
An experienced Accounts Department Manager is required to lead the finance function within a regulated legal environment, ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and delivering effective financial control and reporting on a full-time permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all finance operations, including accounts payable, billing, credit control, payroll, client accounting and petty cash
* Ensure accurate client and office accounts in line with SAR and HMRC requirements
* Oversee cashiering functions, bank reconciliations (daily, monthly and SRA), VAT and payroll
* Review and approve payments, including CHAPS, BACS and completion statements
* Produce month-end, management and year-end accounts (with external support)
* Manage budgets, journals, audit preparation and dormant balances
* Lead, develop and manage the accounts team, including training and recruitment
* Act as key finance contact for partners, fee earners and external stakeholders
* Support quarterly financial reviews and compliance reviews with COFA/COLP
Requirements
1. A minimum of two years experience of working in a busy Legal Cashiering department.
2. Existing experience of working to the Soli...