Legal Accounts Manager

Cameron Clarke Associates; Rustington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local legal firm in Rustington is seeking a Legal Accounts Manager to handle day-to-day financial operations. You'll manage ledgers, process payments, and ensure compliance. Candidates should be detail-oriented, with prior accounts experience. The firm offers a hybrid model after 3 months, generous leave, and a range of benefits. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow in a supportive and professional environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working option after 3 months

28 days holiday

Enhanced sick pay

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Company events

Christmas closure

Qualifications

• Prior accounts experience is essential.
• Legal sector experience is a bonus.
• Willingness to learn the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial operations run smoothly.
• Manage multiple ledgers and accounts.
• Carry out daily reconciliations.
• Process client payments and invoices.
• Liaise with partners and external accountants.
• Assist with office admin.

Skills

Detail-focused

Organised

Confident communicator

Proficient with Excel

Team player

Tools

General accounting software

Excel

Job description

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

What’s in it for you?

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.

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.

You’ll also need to be :

• 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

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