Job Description
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.