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- Management of the finance department and various departments
- Day-to-day and annual responsibility for the firms’ accounts; advice on regulatory compliance including SRA, AML and SAR’s
- Organisation of the firm’s insurance, accreditations and practising certificate renewals
- Attending Board meetings
- Negotiating with third party suppliers and developing organisational and performance systems
- Legal accounts manager/cashier experience and familiarity with Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Change and project management
- Ensure the office environment is professional, efficient, and productive by proactively finding solutions
- Lexcel applications and reaccreditation
- Drafting, reviewing and updating our various policies in collaboration with others as and when required and in line with Lexcel, CQS and SRA guidelines
- Support the firm’s marketing efforts, including managing social media accounts, website updates, online reviews, and promotional materials
- Prepare and provide information to the firm’s accountants for annual SAR’s audit and year end accounts
- Monitor financial performance and provide regular reports to the management team
- VAT returns / Corporation Tax instalments / Payroll supervision and NI/Tax payments due to HMRC
- Maintain/update staff benefits scheme
- CQS applications
- Practising certificate bulk renewal application
- PII renewal
- Cyber Insurance renewal
- Supervision of accounts team, reception staff/post room
- Team appraisals
- Provide support to staff in relation to software/systems including P4W, Bundledocs, Legl ID checks, PeopleHR, Formshare etc.
- Proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks including GDPR, accounts breaches etc.
- Previous relevant experience within a legal setting in a similar role
- A comprehensive understanding of the Solicitor Accounts Rules and an overview of the general obligations of the SRA Handbook
- Has experience with COFA and COLP duties and responsibilities
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Previous experience with drafting policies and procedures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and with outside organisations
- The ability to adhere to and manage deadlines with minimal supervision
- Strong IT skills and previous experience with case management systems (P4W experience would be highly beneficial)
- This is a hands-on role suited to a dedicated professional who thrives under pressure and would like to become an integral part of the continued success of the company.
