Legal Accountant (Fully Remote)
Posted 1 day ago by Hays
£65,000 Per year
Undetermined
Remote
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Legal Accountant role at a well-established legal practice offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead the internal finance function as the firm transitions to an in-house finance model. This fully remote position allows for both full-time and part-time work, requiring candidates to have a background in the legal sector. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leadership to manage financial operations and provide strategic insights. Key responsibilities include bookkeeping, financial reporting, and supporting audits, among others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing bookkeeping and producing management reports
- Overseeing reconciliations for bank, sales, purchases, and nominal ledgers
- Preparing VAT returns and liaising with external payroll providers
- Producing financial statements and analysing operational costs
- Supporting audits and implementing accounting systems
- Supporting the Board with financial insights for expansion decisions
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Experience in the legal sector or with legal clients
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Confident working independently and collaboratively
Salary (Rate): £65,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Your new company A well-established legal practice with over four decades of service, known for its personal, professional, and client-focused approach. The firm is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, bringing its finance function in-house to enhance operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. The role will be fully remote and will consider candidates who would like to work either on a full-time or part-time basis. Is is essential you have a background in the legal sector.
Your new role This newly created Legal Accountant position offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead the internal finance function. You'll work closely with senior leadership to support business growth, manage financial operations, and provide strategic insights. You will be supported by 2 Legal Cashiers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing bookkeeping and producing management reports
- Overseeing reconciliations for bank, sales, purchases, and nominal ledgers
- Preparing VAT returns and liaising with external payroll providers
- Producing financial statements and analysing operational costs
- Supporting audits and implementing accounting systems
- Supporting the Board with financial insights for expansion decisions
What you'll need to succeed You will have with strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules. Experience in the legal sector, or with legal clients, is essential. You'll be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working independently and collaboratively.
What you'll get in return This is a fully remote role with flexibility to work on a full-time or part-time basis. You'll have the chance to build and lead a new finance function, contribute to strategic decisions, and work closely with senior leadership.
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