Legal Accounts Manager

Location: Blackburn Salary: £40,000 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to: Managing Partner Department: Finance (Stand-Alone Role)Company OverviewOur client- Solicitors firm is a respected and growing law firm serving clients across Lancashire. We provide high-quality legal services across Family Law, Immigration, Conveyancing, Litigation, and Private Client. As the firm continues to expand, we are seeking a highly competent and trustworthy Legal Accounts Manager to take full ownership of the firm''s financial operations and ensure compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules.Role SummaryThis is a stand-alone finance role responsible for managing all aspects of the firm''s accounting function. The Legal Accounts Manager will oversee office and client account transactions, ensure full SRA compliance, manage payroll, produce financial reports, and support partners with commercial decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in legal finance, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to run the accounts function independently.Key ResponsibilitiesSRA Compliance and Client Account ManagementMaintain strict compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.Manage all client account transactions, including receipts, payments, transfers, and reconciliations.Monitor client ledgers to ensure no breaches occur.Handle residual balances and ensure timely resolution.Prepare monthly and ad-hoc compliance reports for partners.Office ..... full job details .....