Accounts Manager

Kirkland Associates; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Supportive working environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kirkland Associates, a well-established law firm in Chesterfield, is seeking an Accounts Manager to join its busy finance team. You will oversee day-to-day financial administration, ensure accurate processing of transactions, and maintain high-quality records in a professional legal environment.

The role suits someone with accounts experience looking to develop legal sector knowledge, with responsibilities spanning bank reconciliations, client billing, and compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules.
• Previous accounts experience or knowledge.
• Experience using accounting software, ideally Xero and LEAP.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

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

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Organised

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data-entry accuracy

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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