Practice Manager - Law Firm

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 SAR’s; organisation of the firm’s 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 firm’s website - staff profiles, content updates, recruitment pages etc.
• Prepare and provide information to the firm’s accountants for annual SAR’s 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.

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