Head of Accounts

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Head of Accounts/Legal Accounts Manager for a multi-office law firm located in the North East. Reporting into the Managing Partner / Partners. Our client is seeking a senior and experienced legal accounts professional to take overall responsibility for the firm''s Accounts Department. This is a key management appointment within a growing law firm and the successful candidate will be expected to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the department, financial controls, regulatory compliance and the development of the accounts team.The role is particularly suited to an experienced Legal Accounts Manager, Legal Cashier, or existing Head of Accounts who has practical experience of working within a regulated solicitors'' practice.Candidates should have substantial practical experience of legal accounts within a solicitors'' firm. This is not a general accounts role and candidates whose experience is solely within commercial or general accountancy, without meaningful legal accounts experience, are unlikely to be suitable.Head of Accounts/Legal Accounts Manager Experience:Essential: Previous substantial experience working within a solicitors'' or law firm''s Accounts Department.Strong practical knowledge and understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules.Hands-on experience of both client account and office account procedures.Experience of client and office account bank reconciliations.Experience maintaining and ..... full job details .....