Accounts Manager

Kirkland Associates Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Permanent position

Job summary

Kirkland Associates Ltd in Chesterfield is seeking an Accounts Manager to join a busy, supportive team within a well-established law firm.

The role covers processing transactions in Xero and LEAP, posting to the case management system, reconciling client and bank accounts, and supporting billing and fee collection. A background in legal accounts and knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules is highly valued. Permanent role with career development.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Familiar with SRA Accounts Rules or willingness to learn.
• Experience using Xero and/or LEAP is preferred.
• Ability to work accurately with financial data.
• Professional and proactive approach.
• Good data-entry accuracy and organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions using Xero and LEAP.
• Post transactions to the case management system.
• Prepare and check final accounts for Probate and Conveyancing files.
• Reconcile bank statements and client accounts.
• Support client billing and fee collection.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with accounts administration.
• Support the wider finance team.
• Follow procedures and develop knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Tools

Xero

LEAP

Job description

My client are a well-established law firm based in Chesterfield, who are looking to recruit an Accounts Manager to join their busy and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts experience or knowledge looking to develop their career within a professional legal environment.

The Role

• Processing transactions using Xero and LEAP
• Posting transactions to the case management system
• Preparing and checking final accounts for Probate and Conveyancing files
• Reconciling bank statements and client accounts
• Supporting client billing and fee collection
• Maintaining accurate financial recordsAssisting with general accounts administration
• Supporting the wider finance team
• Working in accordance with relevant procedures and developing knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules

About You

We are looking for someone organised, accurate and keen to develop their legal accounts knowledge.

• An understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules
• Previous accounts experience or knowledge
• Experience using accounting software, ideally Xero and/or LEAP
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Good data-entry accuracy
• A professional and proactive approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Previous legal cashiering experience would be advantageous, although this role could suit someone with a strong accounts background looking to move into the legal sector.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £33,000
• Permanent position with an established law firm
• Supportive working environment
• Career development opportunities