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Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience of working as a Legal Cashier
• A Diploma or above in Legal Cashiering (with ILFM) or AAT qualifications
• Knowledge of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail with the ability to prioritise work load
• Experience of working on Proclaim Software would be advantageous but not necessary as full training will be given
• Professional and mature
• Ability to work with individuals across all departments
• Enthusiastic attitude towards work and colleagues

Job Description:

Our client is an established firm of solicitors based in Stoke-on-Trent, specialising in a wide range of commercial work for owner managed businesses and specialist private client work. They are looking for a full time Legal Cashier to join their team.

As a Legal Cashier you will be responsible for the following:-  

• Daily banking and bank reconciliations
• BACS and CHAPS payments
• Process client payments
• Monitor bank accounts for incoming client funds and bank transfers
• Handling general queries from fee earners and auditors
• Process inter account transfers
• Process invoices (internal and purchase ledger) and check completion statements
• Ensuring compliance with SAR, money laundering and VAT regulations
• Credit control

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

Candidate Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years’ management experience within the charity sector
• Proven track record of successful fundraising or generating income within a sales environment
• A proven ability in managing and developing senior and diverse relationships
• Strong communication skills
• A flexible individual who is able to travel on a daily basis
• A driven, dedicated individual

Job Description:

Our client is a charity which supports people across the Staffordshire Region. They have an excellent opportunity to join their team as a Charity Manager, working in Fundraising, so if you have sales experience and want a role that is going to provide satisfaction, challenges and you are propelled by making a difference then this role will be suitable.

• Manage the strategic direction of the charity, recommending areas for future development
• Day to day management of the charity and line management responsibility for a small team of professionals
• Oversight of the charity’s programme of funded projects across the region and the charity’s bids for funding
• Manage the charity’s Corporate Partners and a pipeline of leads and prospects as part of the charity’s overall fundraising programme
• Build, nurture and maintain Corporate Relationships, to raise funds to meet an agreed target and develop an extension and replacement strategy for Corporate Partners
• Monitor Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) issues in the media, and keep up to date with professional fundraising associations and media regarding fundraising tools
• Undertake presentations at senior level meetings
• Report on Corporate Fundraising results based on agreed performance measures and to have a proactive approach to management information including analysis and suggestions for improvement or change
• Raise the profile of the charity by networking at appropriate events and secure new Corporate Introductions
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager to:manage corporate participation and sponsorship in a programme of events; continually develop sponsorship packages for Corporates; ensure marketing collateral and materials for Corporates are compelling and informative
• Work with Charity Ambassadors to: develop and maintain the charity’s profile as an integral part of the group; ensure the smooth running of fundraising activities

Candidate Requirements:

• Prior Architectural Technologist / Architectural Technician experience
• Ideally ACIAT / MCAIT qualified
• Experience in Revit is preferred but not essential
• The ability to show initiative, communicate and share ideas

Job Description:

This innovative Architectural Technology Practice have an opportunity for an experienced Architectural Technologist / Architectural Technician to join their team. You will have the opportunity to work with a range of clients across the practice including commercial and residential as well as some of the leading brands in entertainment, hospitality and events.

This is a growing Architectural Technology Practice and the role of Architectural Technologist / Architectural Technician will provide an exciting opportunity to join growing team with the expectation that the successful candidate will be taking an active role in progressing the practice to a new phase in both its and your development.

The practice provides a relaxed and friendly environment with flexible working hours, a good holiday entitlement and an enhanced pension package.

As an Architectural Technologist / Architectural Technician you will:

• Take a lead role in a variety of projects across a wide range of clients
• Be a fully proficient “job runner” able to take projects from conception to completion
• Work closely with your clients including site visits throughout the project lifecycle to advise and consult
• Have a knowledge of a variety of different construction types and technologies
• Be working as part of a small, dynamic and friendly team