Financial Accountant - Professional Services

Agility Resoucing; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Accounts Manager to oversee financial operations. In this role, you will manage the accounts department, ensuring compliance and smooth financial functioning while collaborating closely with directors. The position requires strong financial skills and a proactive attitude, making it a rewarding opportunity for development within the strategic business landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing is essential.
• Understanding of financial management within the legal sector is required.
• Proficiency in implementing and developing systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate practice finances with directors.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and risk management regulations.
• Uphold policies and legal requirements regarding client care.

Skills

Financial/accounting skills

Cash flow monitoring

Reconciliation

Credit management

Financial risk management

Education

AAT Level 3

Job description

If you are looking to join a forward-thinking company with fantastic team ethics where you will be allowed to develop and have complete ownership of financial operations! You'll oversee the accounts department, ensuring the smooth financial functioning and compliance of the company.

Collaborating closely with the accounts assistant and directors, you'll take a proactive approach to managing finances, while also serving as a liaison with colleagues to support clients and suppliers. As an ambassador for the company, you'll play a crucial role in its successful development in alignment with its strategic business plan.

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside directors to monitor and coordinate practice finances.
• Keep directors informed on all financial matters.
• Ensure all accounting communications comply with data protection, risk management, and SAR regulations.
• Uphold policies, procedures, and legal/compliance requirements about personal conduct, confidentiality, and client care.

Personal Specification:

• Possess AAT Level 3
• Demonstrate financial/accounting skills including cash flow monitoring, reconciliation, and credit management.
• Have experience in payroll processing.
• Display forward-thinking and proactive attitudes.
• Exhibit enthusiasm in responding to opportunities.
• Possess a sound working knowledge of SRA/SAR and HMRC requirements.
• Show proficiency in implementing and developing systems.
• Demonstrate experience in financial risk management.
• Understand financial management within the legal sector.

If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

Please call Peter on 01772 278078 for more information.

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