Legal Practice Manager

Legal Practice Manager - Job DescriptionThe RoleReporting to the Board of Directors & CEO, the successful Practice Manager will handle a diverse and challenging workload to facilitate the delivery of the practice's legal services.Duties may include but not be limited to:* Management of the finance department and reception staff* Day-to-day and annual responsibility for the firm's accounts* Advice on regulatory compliance * 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.This is an expansive position that requires attention to detail in multiple areas:* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to find solutions to complex issues is essential. 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.Candidates should ideally have:* Previous relevant experience within a legal or professional services environment* A working knowledge of the Solicitor Accounts Rules and an overview of the general obligations of the SRA Handbook* A comprehensive understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting* Experience with COFA and COLP duties and responsibilities and assume COFA role in due course* 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)Main Responsibilities* Management of accounts team, reception staff/post room* Prepare and provide information to the firm's accountants for annual SAR's audit and year end Accounts* Proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks including GDPR, accounts breaches etc* Change and project management* Ensure the office environment is professional, efficient and productive by proactively finding solutions* Lexcel applications and reaccreditation* Internal training to ensure Lexcel compliance* 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* Monitor financial performance and provide regular reports to the management team* VAT returns* Corporation Tax instalments* Payroll supervision* NI/Tax payments due to HMRC* Maintain/update staff benefits scheme* CQS applications* Practising certificate bulk renewal application* PII renewal* Cyber Insurance renewal* Office Insurance renewal* Finance arrangements* SRA applications when required* Team appraisals* Provide support to staff in relation to software/systems including P4W, Bundledocs, Legl ID checks, PeopleHR, Formshare etc.