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Candidate Requirements:

• Ideally AAT qualification or part qualified to Level 3 (willing to consider QBE)
• A good understanding of double entry book-keeping is essential
• An advanced understanding of Excel and be used to dealing with complex multi-sheet spreadsheet using functions and formula
• Some basic understanding of using and setting up Macros would also be an advantage
• People management and communication skills are important to manage an established team of 4 Accounts Assistants
• Ability to prioritise and plan personal workload is essential
• Personable character with a sense of humour

Job Description:

Working for a well-established Solicitors based in Stoke on Trent our client is looking for an Accounts Supervisor to join their Accounts Team. The Accounts Supervisor will work directly to the Finance Manager and the Board in the production of monthly and weekly reports as required to assist in the smooth management of the business. In addition to the role it will also include supervision of the Accounts Assistants.  

Main responsibilities for the Accounts Supervisor role will be: -  

• Production of weekly fee reports to Department Heads
• Production of weekly finance graphs for consideration by the Board
• Production of monthly management accounts
• Supervising Accounts Assistants and being the first point of contact for any support required
• Providing assistance to the Finance Manager in preparation of year-end financial statements
• Supervision and / or posting of purchase ledger with prepayments
• Review of nominal postings
• Journals
• Reconciliations
• Calculation of month end prepayments and accruals
• Acting in compliance with the SAR
• Providing support to Accounts Assistants when required due to holiday / illness cover

Candidate Requirements:

• Excellent telephone manner
• Good attention to detail
• To work as a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work on your initiative
• Strong administration skills
• Legal accounts experience is advantageous but not specifically necessary as full training will be given, however the individual will need to be numerate and have basic Excel skills.

Job Description:

Our client is a leading legal firm, they have an excellent reputation and are a stable employer, offering great working conditions. They have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Cashier / Accounts Assistant to join their established team. You will have the support of the leadership team and the opportunity to work in a thriving environment. 

Our client is looking for a Legal Cashier / Accounts Assistant to join their Finance Department. The successful candidate will be working in a team of 17 based in the Newcastle under Lyme office.   The successful candidate will be involved in various accounting / administration tasks including:  

• Processing of cheque payments and receipts
• Allocating payments to ledgers Reconciling supplier statements
• Taking credit card payments over the phone from clients
• Dealing with internal accounts queries from Fee Earners
• Checking and verifying bank payments
• General administrative tasks and queries within the Accounts Team

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 5 years’ experience of working within a senior management accounts role
• Experience of using Sage is required
• Qualified accountant (ideally 5 years PQE)
• IT literate, including advanced Excel skills
• Organised and methodical approach
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work to strict deadlines
• Strong worth ethic

Job Description:

The client is a nationwide solution provider within financial services who have seen significant growth over the last few years. They have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified Senior Management Accountant to join their team due to significant company growth.

The company provides excellent training and development and pride themselves on promotion from within. They offer an extensive benefits list such as bonuses, employee awards, opportunity to receive industry recognised qualifications, excellent holiday packages, pension scheme and company sick pay.

The Senior Management Accountant will support the finance operation, managing monthly accounts and delivering KPI’s.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Produce monthly management accounts
• Work closely with the Operational Finance Manager to support operational finance function
• Provide monthly analysis on variances against budget
• Build and produce monthly KPI pack for Senior Management
• Provide monthly balance sheet back up and reconciliations
• Play a key role in producing and developing monthly Group reporting packs
• Involved in the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Prepare statutory accounts with support from Group and manage local audit process