Accountant

Talent Flow Partners; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Macclesfield is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial operations. The role involves overseeing daily financial tasks, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules, and supervising a small team. Ideal candidates will have strong financial acumen and relevant experience in a legal setting.

Benefits

Opportunities for further training and development

Supportive and inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting role, ideally within a legal setting.
• Solid knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Organizational

Education

AAT Level 4

Tools

Financial Systems

Case Management Software

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CEO & OWNER at Talent Flow Partners (specialises in the legal and Financial industry) UK AND DUBAI

ACCOUNTANT - law firm experience preferred.

About the Firm:

Our Client are a specialist law firm based in Macclesfield, focused on Personal Injury (PI), Medical Negligence, and Housing Disrepair (HDR) cases. Our firm is known for securing justice for clients and delivering exceptional service. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Accountant to join their finance team and support the firm’s financial operations and compliance.

Role Overview:

The Accountant will take ownership of the firm’s day-to-day financial management and reporting. This role includes managing a small team of two accounts clerks, so prior experience leading or supervising a team would be beneficial (though not essential). The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs).

Key Responsibilities:

● Oversee daily financial operations including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting.

● Prepare monthly management accounts, support budgeting and forecasting activities.

● Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs), handling client and office accounts correctly.

● Monitor and manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, and payment processes.

● Support credit control, WIP monitoring, disbursement recovery, and other finance-related

case processes.

● Liaise with auditors and assist in preparation for external audits.

● Supervise and support the development of a small finance team (2 accounts clerks).

● Collaborate with the wider team to ensure financial transparency and operational efficiency.

● Utilize financial software and case management systems for reporting and data management.

Key Requirements:

● Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting role, ideally within a legal or professional

services setting.

● Qualified to AAT Level 4 or equivalent; candidates working towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA are

welcome.

● Experience managing or supervising a small team is preferred but not essential.

● Solid knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs) is essential.

● Proficiency in financial systems and case management software used in law firms.

● Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

● Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What We Offer:

● A pivotal role in a growing and respected law firm.

● Supportive and inclusive working culture.

● Opportunities for further training and development.

● The chance to influence and improve financial processes within a legal environment.

Apply Via the link

#LegalRecruitment

#MacclesfieldJobs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Legal Services

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