- Implement the firm’s accounts and invoicing procedures in accordance with the firm’s office manual and Solicitors Accounts Rules.
- To ensure that the Client, Office and other firm’s accounts ledgers are properly maintained and compliant with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
- To anticipate problems and difficulties and take suitable actions.
- To include Bank Reconciliations.
- Producing Month End and Management Accounts Reports including cashflow analysis.
- To manage credit control.
- To be responsible for the firm’s VAT returns.
- To manage and coordinate the firm’s outsourced payroll function.
- Keep up to date on all changes in the law and to the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
- To provide an excellent standard of "Client Care" and quality of service at all times.
- To convey a high degree of courtesy and responsiveness when dealing with third parties.
- To assist the firm in implementing its Business Plan.
- To coordinate with the firm’s auditors in the preparation of the annual accounts and accountant’s report.
- Perform work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the company’s quality and risk procedures.
- To supervise any Accounts Assistants reporting to them.
- To provide support to the management team in its wider management of the firm and to undertake any other reasonable duties that may be required are consistent with the seniority and general responsibilities of the position.
- To take personal responsibility for your own professional development.
- To assist with other general administration duties to that of an Office Manager (e.g Stationery, Office Equipment etc).
