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Accounts Manager

Solicitors

London West End

Permanent ⁄ £45000 - £55000

Updated September 26, 2008

Dawsons requires a talented Accounts Manager to ensure the smooth running of the accounts department and to ensure that the legal cashiers and accounts assistants perform their duties in a timely manner. This rare career enhancing opportunity offers the successful applicant the chance to demonstrate a range of accountancy expertise while leading a team of talented individuals.

Principle Accountabilities

• Prepare the daily department report and circulate to staff via the intranet
• Prepare other impromptu reports as and when required
• Code supplier invoices for the posting to the purchase ledger
• Control the bill processing, paying particular attention to time write offs
• Communicate regularly with the firm's bank and accounts software providers
• Deal with more complex accounting queries raised by partners or fee earners
• Assist the Financial Director in the performance of his duties as and when required
• Credit interest to client files on a quarterly basis in accordance with Solicitors Accounts Interest Rules

Few opportunities can offer such variety in a high profile company position. This unprecedented opportunity to become a pivotal figure in such a prestigious organisation represents a significant career move for the individual. Working in a visually stunning location the successful candidate's leadership and motivational qualities will undoubtedly lead to continued personal development and career satisfaction.

Who we're looking for
The job holder will assume a high profile position within a prestigious organisation with previous experience being of paramount importance. As such all levels of qualification status will be considered.

Required Skills

• The post-holder provides a support service to the fee earning departments.
• Accountancy experience and expertise will be reviewed before qualifications
• Proven experience of professional practices including previous legal firm experience is required
• Well developed management skills, e.g. coaching, motivation and organisation
• Exceptional client servicing skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

About our client
Dawsons is a firm of solicitors with an enviable reputation for high professional standards. With a personal, partner-led service to their clients, and an intellectual and practical approach to clients needs, Dawsons creates a passionate and driven commercial environment. It is a reputation that can only come from 300 years of practice.

Set in the spacious surroundings of Lincoln's inn square in London's West End this progressive firm of solicitors has grown from its traditional roots and has developed into a thriving, modern practice. With a diverse and expansive client portfolio, Dawsons is capable of meeting the demands of the wide range of business and individual clients both UK based and international. Dawsons are proud of their reputation for providing advice and service of the very highest standards.

What's on offer
A comprehensive company package accompanies a salary of circa £50000 dependent on experience.

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7269 2315. Job Ref: 12993465
Your application will be sent to Daniel Black.