Legal Accounts Manager

Talent Finder; Rustington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local firm in Rustington is seeking a Legal Accounts Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will manage multiple accounts and ensure compliance with financial regulations. This role offers a supportive environment, hybrid working options after three months, and multiple benefits including 28 days of holiday. Previous accounts experience is essential, while training for legal specifics will be provided.

Benefits

Hybrid working option

28 days holiday

Enhanced sick pay

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Company events

Christmas closure

Qualifications

• Confident and detail-focused accounts professional with prior accounts experience.
• Experience in the legal sector is a bonus.
• Willingness to learn the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple ledgers and accounts.
• Carry out daily reconciliations and maintain accurate records.
• Process client payments, receipts, bills, and supplier invoices.
• Enter payroll data into ledgers.
• Liaise with fee earners, partners, and banks.

Skills

Accuracy

Communication

Teamwork

Proficiency in Excel

Adaptability

Tools

General accounting software

Excel

Job description

Legal Accounts Manager | Rustington, West Sussex | Full-time or Part-time (4 days considered) | Working hours 9am–5pm | £30,000–£35,000 DOE (FTE)

Join a well-established and friendly local firm, founded in 1955 and with over 65 years’ experience acting for both individuals and businesses in property, private client and non‑contentious matters.

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to play a key role in managing their day‑to‑day financial operations while working in a supportive, informal yet professional environment. The firm offers:

• Hybrid working option after 3 months onsite (initially fully office‑based)
• 28 days holiday (including bank/public holidays) pro‑rata for part‑time
• Enhanced sick pay, a contributory pension scheme, and an employee assistance programme
• Bright Exchange access, company events and Christmas closure

Are you the right person for the job?

You’ll be a confident, detail‑focused accounts professional who enjoys variety and working closely with colleagues. Prior accounts experience is essential, and legal sector experience is a bonus – but if you have strong financial skills and a willingness to learn the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, training will be provided.

• Organised, accurate, and adaptable
• A confident communicator with banks, suppliers, and team members
• A strong team player who’s happy to “get stuck in”
• Proficient with Excel and general accounting software (Access Legal training provided)

What will your role look like?

As a Legal Accounts Manager, you’ll ensure the firm’s financial operations run smoothly and compliantly, supporting both accounts and office management duties.

Your typical week will include:

• Managing multiple ledgers and accounts (client, conveyancing, office, savings)
• Carrying out daily reconciliations and maintaining accurate records
• Processing client payments, receipts, bills, and supplier invoices
• Entering payroll data into ledgers (no end‑to‑end payroll management)
• Liaising with fee earners, partners, banks, and external accountants
• Assisting with general office admin and utilities management
• Month‑end reconciliation

What’s next? It’s easy!

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