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Part-time Accountant (Legal Sector)

Paul Card Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4LQ, England

Salary

£47,000 - £52,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Legal Accountant at a specialist law firm in Newcastle, requiring experience in the legal sector.
  • Candidates should ideally be qualified or possess substantial practical experience.
  • The role involves managing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing insights for strategic decisions.
  • The salary for this part-time position is up to £52,000 pro-rata, with flexible working hours and hybrid options available.
  • Applicants should have a strong attention to detail and a commitment to compliance, with a focus on achieving a good work-life balance.

Are you an experienced accountant with a background in the legal sector? Ideally qualified, but with solid practical experience, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded specialist law firm in the heart of Newcastle. Your expertise will play a crucial role in managing the firm's financial transactions, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, and providing valuable insights to support the firm's strategic decisions.

As a Legal Accountant, you will oversee key financial activities, including managing accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. You'll be responsible for monitoring cash flow, analysing financial trends, and producing reports to support decision-making. A significant aspect of the role will involve ensuring compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules, managing audits, and working closely with partners and external auditors to ensure smooth operations. You'll also assist with tax planning and filing, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and industry best practices, and helping to shape the firm's financial strategy.

This part-time role offers exceptional flexibility. Whether you prefer working across five days or a condensed 2.5-day schedule, you'll have the freedom to choose hours that suit you, alongside the opportunity for hybrid working. There's also flexibility around school hours and holidays, making it the ideal position for someone seeking a good work-life balance. The firm operates in a newly refurbished, modern office in central Newcastle, easily accessible by metro, with a relaxed, collaborative work culture that encourages both independence and teamwork.

With a salary of up to 52k pro-rata, private healthcare, and long-term growth opportunities, this is more than just a job. You'll be part of a supportive finance team in a firm that genuinely values work-life balance. If you have experience in the legal sector, excellent attention to detail, and a strong commitment to compliance, this role offers the perfect balance of flexibility, challenge, and career progression.

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