Accountant

Job Title: Accounts ManagerReporting to: Director Location: Luton Salary:£35,000 - £45,000Times: Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pmStart: ASAPWe are currently hiring for a leading law firm based in Luton looking for a accounts manager to join their finance team. ResponsibilitiesKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesMaintain the firm''s financial records and oversee the day-to-day operation of the firm''s banking arrangements, including the Client Account, Office (Business) Account and VAT Account.Manage all cash movements, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of receipts, payments, transfers and reconciliations.Process client and office banking, including electronic payments (BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments), cheque payments and daily banking transactions.Ensure the firm''s Client Account is operated in strict accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules and the firm''s internal financial procedures.Carry out daily client ledger reviews and undertake zero balancing of client ledgers, ensuring that client balances are cleared promptly once matters are concluded and that no residual balances remain without appropriate authority.Prepare and process client-to-office transfers in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules and ensure all transfers are properly authorised and recorded.Perform daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations for all firm bank accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies promptly.Prepare quarterly cash flow forecasts and ..... full job details .....