Practice Manager - Bedford, United Kingdom - Clear IT Recruitment Limited

Description

My client is seeking a Practice Manager join their highly regarded and well established law firm in Bedford, Bedfordshire.

Reporting to the firms Board of Directors & CEO, the successful Practice Manager will handle a diverse and challenging workload to facilitate the delivery of the practices' legal services.

Duties may include but not be limited to: management of the finance department and back office; day-to-day and annual responsibility for the firms' accounts; advice on regulatory compliance including SRA and SAR's; organisation of the firm's insurance, accreditation and practising certificate renewals; human resources management; attending Board meetings; negotiating with third party suppliers and developing organisational and performance systems.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to find solutions to complex issues will therefore be essential. This is a hands-on role suited to a dedicated professional who thrives under pressure and would like to become an integral part of a practices continued success.

Candidate specification:

• Previous relevant experience within the legal environment
• A comprehensive understanding of the Solicitor Accounts Rules and an overview of the general obligations of the SRA Handbook
• Held the post of COFA
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to adhere to and manage deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong IT skills