Main characteristics
- Location
- Bedford, Bedfordshire
- Company
- Clear IT Recruitment
- Salary
- £35000 - £55000/annum
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Legal
Job summary
My client is seeking a Practice Manager join their highly regarded and well established law firm in Bedford, Bedfordshire.Reporting to the firms Board of Directors & CEO, the successful Practice Manager will handle a diverse and challenging workload to facilitate the delivery of the practices legal services.
Duties may include but not be limited to: management of the finance department and back office; day-to-day and annual responsibility for the firms accounts; advice on regulatory compliance including SRA and SARs; organisation of the firms insurance, accreditation and practising certificate renewals; human resources management; attending Board meetings; negotiating with third party suppliers and developing organisational and performance systems.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to find solutions to complex issues will therefore be essential. This is a hands-on role suited to a dedicated professional who thrives under pressure and would like to become an integral part of a practices continued success.
Candidate specification:
Previous relevant experience within the legal environment
A comprehensive understanding of the Solicitor Accounts Rules and an overview of the general obligations of the SRA Handbook
Held the post of COFA
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to adhere to and manage deadlines with minimal supervision
Strong IT skills
Main Responsibilities
Lexcel applications.
Internal training to ensure Lexcel compliance.
Updating TOBs, office policies and procedures as and when required and in line with Lexcel, CQS and SRA guidelines.
Maintain the firms website staff profiles, content updates, recruitment pages etc.
Prepare and provide information to the firms accountants for annual SARs audit and year end accounts.
VAT returns
Corporation Tax instalments
Payroll
NI/Tax payments due to HMRC
Maintain/update staff benefits scheme.
P&O Insurance renewal
Finance arrangements
SRA applications when required.
HR related tasks resignation acceptance letter, Bradford factor calculations, written warning, references
Apprentice recruitment.
Supervision of accounts team, reception staff/post room
Team appraisals
Carry out DBS checks and ensure they are up to date.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
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