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Are you an experienced legal Practice Manager looking for new and varied role with an enhanced salary and benefits package?
Reed Finance are delighted to working with a long standing client in the Gateshead area who are looking to recruit a Practice Manager on a full time, permanent contract. As Practice Manager, you will be responsible for managing the operations and personnel of a busy and growing law practice. This is a highly varied role which will involve many facets of the business including working closely with the partners on compliance and legal matters. Monday to Friday - 9:00am - 5:00pm
There is potential negotiation for remote working and flexibility on working times to suit personal requirements.
Job duties:
- Leadership of the accounts department, including day-to-day and annual responsibilities related to the firm’s financial accounts.
- Provide expert advice on regulatory compliance, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SARs)
- Organise insurance, accreditation, and practising certificate renewals
- Collaborate with third-party suppliers to optimise performance systems
- Implement best practices in line with Lexcel, CQS, and SRA guidelines
- Update office policies and procedures as needed
- Maintain the firm’s website to reflect accurate and relevant information
- Prepare data for the firm’s accountants during annual SARs audits and year-end accounts.
- Handle payroll administration
- Support accountants with Partners’ tax returns
- Ensure timely NI/Tax payments to HMRC
- Oversee Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) renewals
- Supervise Head of Accounts and reception staff/post room
- Manage HR functions, including recruitment and maintaining/updating the staff benefits scheme
- Facilitate Practising Certificate bulk renewal applications
- Promote a positive work environment and address employee needs
- Overall responsibility for the IT across the firm
- Maintain Cyber Essentials standards
Candidate Specification:
- · Previous experience as a Practice Manager within a reputable firm of solicitors.
- · Strong understanding of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and SRA obligations.
- · Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- · Ability to manage deadlines independently.
- · Excellent knowledge of legal case management systems and Microsoft tools.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Contribution to a pension scheme
- Holidays (negotiable on amount)
- Private Health Insurance
- Financial and other support for Learning and Development
- Holiday purchase scheme (5 days per year)
