Accounts Manager - Legal

Sanderson are partnering with a well established solicitors in Kildare to recruit for the permanent position of Accounts Manager, this position full time onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the firm's Client & Office banks, including processing online banking payments, cheque payments, lodgements, recording all bank transactions on the accounts system, and reconciling all banks.
• Maintain all aspects of petty cash.
• Handle accounts payable by recording supplier invoices, managing supplier payments, and addressing any supplier queries.
• Manage accounts receivable, including client invoicing and credit control.
• Maintain client matter ledgers in accordance with Solicitors Accounts Regulations.
• Prepare compliance reports in accordance with Solicitors Accounts Regulations.
• Process staff expenses.
• Handle payroll, including ROS submissions and reporting.
• Manage VAT & VIES returns, including ROS submissions.
• Record and reconcile Land Registry, Court Franking, and CRO accounts.
• Submit Revenue Commissioners Stamp Duty returns.
• Supervise Accounts Assistant and outsourced bookkeeping support where required.
• Manage the Nominal Ledger, including processing necessary journal entries.
• Prepare ad hoc reports for management.
• Liaise with the firm's external financial advisors and auditors.

Experience required:

• Accounting Technician or similar accounting qualification
• 2 to 3 years' experience in a legal accounts position.
• Knowledge of Legal Accounting Systems preferably Keyhouse Case Management & Sam Accounts System.
• Knowledge of VAT rates and VAT reporting obligations.
• Familiar with online banking processes.
• Knowledge of solicitors accounts regulations.
• A proactive and professional attitude is essential.
• Capable of working on own initiative.
• Must have the ability to deal with staff members at all levels.

For more information contact Elaine Liston in Sanderson on 0863516302 or apply on line.