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Accounts ManagerReports to: Senior PartnerLocation: Salisbury or New MiltonSalary: £30k-£40k depending on experienceContract Type: Full-time Permanent Job Purpose To lead and manage the Accounts Department across both branches of the firm, ensuring the accurate and compliant handling of all financial matters. This includes overseeing cashiering duties, preparing management accounts, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and managing Legal Aid Agency claims. The role requires close collaboration with fee earners, partners, and external accountants. The Accounts Manager is responsible for overseeing daily financial operations including monitoring bank transactions, allocating funds to appropriate ledgers, processing payments, receipts, standing orders and telegraphic transfers, as well as managing supplier invoices and the accounts mailbox. On a monthly and quarterly basis, the role involves preparing payroll and staff expenses, completing VAT returns in coordination with accountants, and running month-end reports to ensure all validations and reconciliations are accurate and balanced. Annually, the Accounts Manager finalises year-end accounts, posts journals, coordinates client account audits and processes charity donations for unreturned client funds in compliance with regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Financial Management Oversee the firm’s accounting systems and ensure accurate financial records.Monitor cash flow and provide regular updates to the Senior Partner and Practice Manager.Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.Manage payroll, staff expenses, PAYE, and liaise with external accountants.Maintain and reconcile bank accounts, including designated deposit accounts.Ensure all transactions (electronic, cheq