Job Description
LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGER, BEDFORDSHIRE, UP TO £60,000 DOE
JOB REF: 215297959
This expanding firm prides itself on the high-quality legal services it across a full range of sectors including employment, family, commercial and residential property, and private client. You will work as the Practice Manager overseeing and supporting a team of skilled and experienced lawyers who are passionate about serving their clients' needs.
The role:
Reporting to the firm's Board of Directors & CEO, the successful Practice Manager will handle a diverse and challenging workload to facilitate the delivery of the firm’s legal services.
Duties will include:-
• Management of the finance department and reception staff
• Day-to-day and annual responsibility for the firm’s accounts
• Advice on regulatory compliance including SRA, AML and SARs
• Organisation of the firm’s insurance, accreditations and practising certificate renewals
• Attending Board meetings
• Negotiating with third party suppliers and developing organisational and performance systems
The ideal candidate will have:
• Previous relevant experience within a legal or professional services environment
• A commanding knowledge of the Solicitor Accounts Rules and an overview of the general obligations of the SRA Handbook
• A comprehensive understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting
• Experience with COFA and COLP duties and responsibilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Previous experience with drafting policies and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and with outside organisations
• Strong IT skills and previous experience with case management systems (P4W experience would be highly beneficial)
To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kate on 020 7183 8586 or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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