Job Description

Responsible for the accounting and finance functions of the practice in relation to clients such as recording day-to-day financial transactions and ensuring compliance with the Solicitors' Accounts Rules.

Organise and streamline accounts payable and receivable, maintain documentation and records proficiently to ensure correctness and promptness of deliverables. You will handle and resolve enquiries regarding billing problems and disputes and keep spreadsheets for reconciliation purposes.

Primary Responsibilities

Developing and implementing accounting policies. Managing internal controls. Prepare payroll for the Kidwells Group. Preparation of monthly management accounts for the Kidwells Group including profit and loss forecasts and cashflow and keeping the balance sheet up to date with depreciation. Preparation of Client's accounts including filling of accounts, confirmation statement and client financial support and advice. Provide advice to the directors for financial strategy.

Duties

Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions. Collate monthly accounts. Research and analyse financial reports and market trends. Provide insightful information and expectations to Directors to aid in long-term and short-term decision making. Present financial reports to board members in formal meetings Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes. Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company. Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation. Dealing with authorised invoices and ensuring they are paid on time. Deal with queries regarding cost positions on file and payments Overseeing client credit control Ensuring the firms compliance with SRA whilst helping protect the firm and its clients from money laundering and fraud. Keeping track of banking on a daily basis and recording all transactions on the case management system Dealing with enquiries from fee earners and other staff members. Ensuring all hardcopy materials containing confidential information are securely stored. Managing disbursement transactions Make decisions on systems and procedures which may result in certain retainers being declined. Ensure that an anti-money laundering system is in place which does not tend towards regular under-compliance or burdensome over-compliance. Oversee the Training and HR needs of all staff. First Aider Support with SRA guidance, Lexcel and Insurance.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Accounting or Finance qualification

Experience

Financial Management experience

Skills, Qualities & Attitude

Good analytical skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Diligent and methodical work ethic

Ability to work as part of a team.

A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment.

Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written

Excellent people skills

Knowledge

Broad knowledge of accounting principles

Computer literacy

Working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules is essential.

Note: This job list is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The Post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and we will aim to reach an agreement on any changes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person