Accountant

Talent Flow Partners; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected law firm as an Accountant, where you will play a crucial role in managing financial operations and ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules. This position offers the opportunity to lead a small team, develop financial processes, and contribute to a supportive working culture. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. Be part of a growing firm that values your expertise and offers opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive working culture

Opportunities for training and development

Influence financial processes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in legal or professional services.
• Qualified to AAT Level 4 or equivalent, ACA/ACCA/CIMA candidates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure compliance with SARs.

Skills

Financial Management

Bookkeeping

Compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (in progress)

Tools

Financial Software

Case Management Systems

Job description

About the Firm:
We 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 our 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.