Accounts Manager

Kirkland Associates; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland Associates, a well-established law firm in Chesterfield, is seeking an Accounts Manager to join its busy and supportive finance team. You will oversee day-to-day financial administration, ensure transactions are processed accurately, and maintain high-standard records within a legal environment.

Key tasks include processing transactions using Xero and LEAP, posting to the case management system, reconciling bank and client accounts, supporting billing and fee collection, and helping

Qualifications

• Understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules.
• Experience with accounting software, preferably Xero and/or LEAP.
• Excellent numerical skills and data-entry accuracy.

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.
• Assist with general accounts administration.
• Support the wider finance team.
• Work in accordance with procedures and SRA Accounts Rules.

Skills

SRA Accounts Rules

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

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

You will assist with the day-to-day financial administration of the firm, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and records are maintained to a high standard.

• 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 records
• Assisting 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. You will ideally have:

• 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