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Location: Blackburn \n Salary: £40,000 \n Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent \n Reporting to: Managing Partner \n Department: Finance (Stand-Alone Role) \n \n Company Overview \n Our 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. \n \n Role Summary \n This 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. \n Key Responsibilities \n SRA Compliance & Client Account Management \n\n • Maintain strict compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.\n, • Manage all client account transactions, including receipts, payments, transfers, and reconciliations.\n, • Monitor client ledgers to ensure no breaches occur.\n, • Handle residual balances and ensure timely resolution.\n, • Prepare monthly and ad-hoc compliance reports for partners.\n\n Office Accounts & Financial Control \n\n • Manage the office account, including supplier payments, disbursements, and expense control.\n, • Process invoices, credit notes, and ensure accurate coding.\n, • Oversee billing, WIP management, and credit control.\n, • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts.\n, • Manage VAT returns and liaise with HMRC.\n\n Payroll & Staff Expenses \n\n • Process monthly payroll (or liaise with external payroll provider).\n, • Manage pension contributions and statutory payments.\n, • Oversee staff expense claims and mileage logs.\n\n Financial Reporting & Support to Partners \n\n • Produce monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and profitability reports.\n, • Provide financial insight to support strategic decisions.\n, • Assist with budgeting and year-end preparation for external accountants.\n, • Monitor financial performance across departments and fee earners.\n\n Systems & Process Management \n\n • Maintain and optimise the firm’s legal accounts software (e.g., LEAP, Proclaim, Quill, or similar).\n, • Ensure accurate data entry and ledger integrity.\n, • Improve financial processes and internal controls.\n\n Essential Criteria \n\n • Proven experience as a Legal Cashier, Legal Accounts Manager, or similar role within a law firm.\n, • Strong working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.\n, • Experience managing both client and office accounts.\n, • Confident handling payroll, VAT, reconciliations, and financial reporting.\n, • High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.\n, • Ability to work independently in a stand-alone role.\n, • Strong IT skills, including legal accounts software and Excel.\n\n Desirable Criteria \n\n • Experience in a small/medium law firm environment.\n, • Familiarity with LEAP, Proclaim, Quill, or similar systems.\n, • AAT qualification or equivalent (not essential if experience is strong).\n, • Experience supporting partners with financial analysis and decision-making.\n\n What This Role Offers \n\n • £ good salary\n, • Autonomy and full ownership of the finance function\n, • Opportunity to shape processes and influence firm-wide financial performance\n, • A stable, respected local firm with long-term career potential\n\n

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers with 3 years PQE + to join our consultancy. Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Immediate access to our accreditations., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS We have more avenues for professionals wanting to be office-based, working as part of a team or have different qualification levels!

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers who have expertise in residential or commercial property in the private and/or public sectors with 3 years PQE + to join our consultancy Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Referral of larger and established clients, • Immediate access to our accreditations and lender panels, • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS If you have less than 3 years experience you may be able to join us as a fee earning consultant, contact us for more details.

Finance Shared Services Manager - Interim Blackburn (Hybrid - up to 3 days in the office per week) Excellent day rate depending on experience. Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership? We're looking for a Finance Shared Services Manager to lead the delivery of high-performing finance operations in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. Based in Blackburn, this interim role offers hybrid working and flexible hours, giving you the autonomy to work in a way that suits your lifestyle while making a measurable impact on our business. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of core finance services including Accounts Payable, Credit Control & Billing, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management. Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with statutory and internal deadlines. Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and audit requirements. Use financial data and analytics to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement. Lead on system optimisation and automation within finance operations (e.g. ERP enhancements, workflow tools). Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Finance, HR, Procurement, etc.) to ensure seamless service integration across the business. Develop and manage KPIs/SLAs for service delivery and ensure a strong customer service ethos across the team. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes by ensuring the integrity and accuracy of underlying data. Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a shared services or finance operations leadership role. Strong technical knowledge of core finance functions Experience managing all transactional operational processes, month-end processes, reconciliations, and statutory reporting. Proficient in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and confident with financial reporting tools and Excel. Track record of driving process improvements and implementing digital tools to enhance finance operations. Excellent leadership and team development skills. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities. What's On Offer: Hybrid working - up to 3 days in the office per week. A collaborative, forward-thinking environment with genuine career development. Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension and generous annual leave. Opportunities to influence the transformation of the shared services function. Interested in shaping the future of shared services in a modern, agile environment? At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data