Accounts Manager

Alford & Bishop Legal Recruitment; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager for a specialist property practice in Southwest London. The role focuses on managing the firm's accounting processes and ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules. Candidates should have experience in law firm accounts and a proactive approach to detail and client care. This position offers a competitive salary within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in law firm accounts is essential.
• Ability to work confidently with minimal supervision is required.
• Preferably experience in a Lexcel accredited firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain accounting and invoicing procedures in line with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Maintain ledgers ensuring accuracy and compliance with SRA regulations.
• Produce month-end and management accounts and oversee credit control.

Skills

Experience in law firm accounts

Strong computer and case management skills

Excellent planning and organisation

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Job description

Overview

Accounts Manager
Southwest London
£45,000 - £50,000
W/29144

Accounts Manager - Our client, a specialist property practice based in Southwest London with a strong high-net-worth client base, is now seeking an experienced Accounts Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the firm's accounting and invoicing procedures in line with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and ensuring that the Client, Office, and other firm ledgers are accurately maintained and compliant with SRA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain accounting and invoicing procedures in line with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Maintain client, office, and firm ledgers ensuring accuracy and compliance with SRA regulations.
• Manage ledgers and perform bank reconciliations.
• Produce month-end and management accounts; oversee credit control and VAT returns.
• Coordinate with the firm’s outsourced payroll function.
• Liaise with auditors for annual accounts preparation.
• Supervise Accounts Assistants and provide guidance as needed.
• Assist with general office administration tasks (stationery and equipment).
• Be proactive, detail-oriented, and provide excellent client care; support the management team in wider initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in law firm accounts.
• Ability to work confidently with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer and case management skills.
• Preferably experience in a Lexcel accredited firm.
• Excellent planning, organisation, communication, integrity, and a proactive, positive attitude.

On Offer

Working for this well-established practice, you’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team. The firm prides itself on providing exceptional client care and has an excellent reputation. In return, they offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to be part of a progressive, forward-thinking firm in a prime location, handling quality work within a collaborative setting.

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