Accounts Manager - Legal Practice

Account Manager - Legal Practice
£50,000 - £55,000
London

LEGAL PRACTICE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL

You must have experience within a Legal firm and understand Solicitors'' Accounts Rules (SARs).

My client, a progressive legal firm based in the heart of the City, is looking for an experienced Accounts Manager. You will have previous experience in a supervisor/manager role within the accounts department of a law firm and have a strong knowledge of Solicitor''s Accounts Rules (SARs).

The Role

Supervising the accounts team & working closely with the Practice Manager
Daily cashflow overview and planning
Monitoring and managing supplier payments
Direct debits maintenance
Authorisation and checking of all payments & monitoring reconciliations
Client account reconciliation and all banking needs and queries
Monitoring client balances daily checks
Office credits daily checks
Aged debtors review
Dealing with Consultants invoices monthly checks or as and when issued based on contracted terms / also commission and bonus payments as and when they are due
Month end routine balancing and checking
VAT quarterly submission arranging financing for the same when due
Year-end accountant assistance and supply of all information as required
Monitoring system controls and maintenance
Induction training to new joiners on accounts procedures
Quarterly review on residual balances
Monitoring the Undertakings register
AML and Source of funds checks as and when required
Policy changes in accordance with Standards and Regulations or as required

The Person

2+ years'' experience within a simlar role in a legal firm
Previous supervision experience of employees within an accounts department
Knowledge of SAR''s and legal account processes
High accuracy and attention to detail
Organised and reliable
Strong time management skills
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