Accounts Manager - Legal

Your new role
You will be joining a well established and reputable law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a key function within a stable, supportive environment. This is an office-based role in Central London.

What you'll need to succeed
As the Accounts Manager, you will oversee the day to day running of the firm's finance function within a small to medium sized legal practice. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and play a crucial part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting audits, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports for senior leadership
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial performance monitoring
• Ensuring full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, including oversight of client and office accounts
• Managing all legal cashiering duties, reconciliations, and payment processing
• Preparing audit documentation and liaising with external auditors
• Supporting financial compliance, risk monitoring, and AML-related processes
• Overseeing the firm's accounting system and providing user support
• Supervising accounts staff and ensuring effective workflow management
• Checking payroll outputs and arranging salary and PAYE payments