Our client has a vacancy for an Accounts Manager to handle a diverse and challenging workload to support the delivery of legal services. Duties will include: * Day to day and annual responsibility for the Firm’s accounts. * Some aspects of human resources administration. * Advice on regulatory compliance including SRA and SARs. * Organisation of the Firm’s insurance, accreditation and practicing certificate renewals. * Negotiating with third party suppliers, including stationery, IT services. Main Responsibilities * Prepare and provide information to the Firm’s accountants for annual SARs audit and year end accounts. * VAT returns. * Corporate Tax instalments. * Payroll. * NI/Tax payments due to HMRC. * Checking and authorising TTs/BACs from the client account. * CQS applications. * Annual CQS training courses – ensuring the courses are completed by all relevant staff members. * Practicing certificate bulk renewal application. * Insurance renewals. * SRA applications when required. * Tasks to include sickness and holidays. * Carrying out DBS checks and ensure they are up to date. * Provide first line advice to staff in relation to software/systems. * Liaise with IT support company. You should also have excellent verbal and written communication skills. It would also be helpful for you to have some knowledge of LEAP as ...