Legal Accounts Manager

The Thrive Group; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice in Shaftesbury is seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Manager to oversee and manage the firm's accounts function. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day accounts activities, supervising the accounts team, and adhering to regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should have proven legal cashiering experience, supervisory skills, and a strong knowledge of legal accounts procedures. This role offers competitive compensation and an appealing benefits package, including 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in legal cashiering.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of legal accounts procedures and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts activities in compliance with SRA Rules.
• Supervise and support the accounts team including training.
• Oversee client and office accounts, reconciliations, and processes.

Skills

Legal cashiering experience

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of legal accounts procedures

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Our client, a well-established and respected legal practice in the Shaftesbury area, is seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Manager to oversee and manage the firm's accounts function.

What you will be doing

• Managing day-to-day accounts activities in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to SRA Rules
• Supervising and supporting the accounts team including training and development
• Overseeing client and office accounts, reconciliations, month and year-end processes
• Liaising with partners, fee earners, and external auditors
• Identifying process improvements and ensuring best practice within the accounts function

What you will need to succeed

• Proven experience in legal cashiering is essential
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of legal accounts procedures and compliance
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple priorities

What you will receive in return

• Competitive ££
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Monday to Friday full-time, 100% office based
• Excellent benefits package including 25 days holiday plus BHs
• This is a great opportunity for a skilled legal accounts professional looking to take the next step in their career

If this role sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please contact Sarah at Thrive Group.

Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy.

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