Legal Accounting Lead

4 weeks ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Ten-Percent Full time

Job Overview:

Ten-Percent is a forward-thinking law firm based in Somerset, seeking a Legal Accounting Lead to join their finance team. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and knowledge of legal accounting.

Job Description:

This is a full-time, permanent role with the option for hybrid/flexible working. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in managing a team and relevant qualifications in finance, accounting, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Oversee and manage the legal accounting team
  2. Prepare the monthly management accounts
  3. Monitor account reconciliation
  4. Prepare VAT returns
  5. Supervise production of payroll
  6. Take responsibility for balance sheet reporting
  7. Production of financial budgeting forecasts
  8. Oversee the bank accounts and prepare cash flow forecasts
  9. Deal with year-end accounting
  10. Certify that statutory financial compliance requirements are met
  11. Ensure compliance with SRA legal accounting regulations and reporting

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Knowledge of legal accounting advantageous
  • Prior experience in managing a team is desirable
  • Relevant qualification in finance, accounting or a related field

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
  • A hybrid working arrangement
  • An attractive benefits package including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • The opportunity to work with a thriving, dynamic, and supportive firm


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