Accounts Manager

Greater Manchester – £40,000 - £50,000

�� Accounts Manager – Legal Sector | Up to £50K | Macclesfield, Cheshire | Hybrid Working ��
 
Are you an experienced legal finance professional looking for your next big challenge?
 
Join a dynamic and growing law firm in Macclesfield as our Legal Accounts Manager, where you’ll play a vital role in driving financial operations, leading a small team, and making an immediate impact – all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working and a competitive salary of up to £50,000.
 
What You’ll Be Doing:

• Preparing monthly management accounts that help steer key business decisions
• Handling balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and journals
• Taking charge of VAT returns and compliance
• Performing bank and accounts reconciliations with accuracy
• Ensuring full compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Processing sales and purchase invoices
• Leading and supporting a small, close-knit accounts team
• Managing payroll and pensions for 60+ employees
• Working full-time (37.5 hours/week) with the flexibility of hybrid working

 
What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Solid experience in a legal finance or solicitors’ accounts environment in the same role is essential
• Strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)
• Proficiency with Proclaim and Sage software
• A detail-oriented mindset and strong leadership skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving abilities

 
What’s in It for You?

• A pivotal role in a busy, well-established legal firm
• Salary up to £50,000, based on experience
• Hybrid working for better work-life balance
• A collaborative, supportive, and professional working environment
• Opportunities to lead, influence, and grow in a respected firm