Legal Accounts Manager
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 December 2025 |
| Location: | BN16 3EZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Talent Finder |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WLAGYM-001-22254 |
Summary
Legal Accounts Manager | Rustington, West Sussex | Full-time or Part-time (4 days considered) | Working hours are Hours 9am–5pm| £30,000–£35,000 DOE (FTE)
What’s in it for you?
Join a well-established and friendly local firm, founded in 1955 and with over 65 years’ experience acting for both individuals and businesses in property, private client and non-contentious matters.
This is your chance to play a key role in managing their day-to-day financial operations while working in a supportive, informal yet professional environment. The firm offers:
• Hybrid working option after 3 months onsite (initially fully office-based)
• 28 days holiday (including bank/public holidays) pro-rata for part-time
• Enhanced sick pay, a contributory pension scheme, and an employee assistance programme
• Bright Exchange access, company events and Christmas closure
Are you the right person for the job?
You’ll be a confident, detail-focused accounts professional who enjoys variety and working closely with colleagues. Prior accounts experience is essential, and legal sector experience is a bonus – but if you have strong financial skills and a willingness to learn the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, training will be provided.
You’ll also need to be:
• Organised, accurate, and adaptable
• A confident communicator with banks, suppliers, and team members
• A strong team player who’s happy to “get stuck in”
• Proficient with Excel and general accounting software (Access Legal training provided)
What will your role look like?
As a Legal Accounts Manager, you’ll ensure the firm’s financial operations run smoothly and compliantly, supporting both accounts and office management duties.
Your typical week will include:
• Managing multiple ledgers and accounts (client, conveyancing, office, savings)
• Carrying out daily reconciliations and maintaining accurate records
• Processing client payments, receipts, bills, and supplier invoices
• Entering payroll data into ledgers (no end-to-end payroll management)
• Liaising with fee earners, partners, banks, and external accountants
• Assisting with general office admin and utilities management
• Month-end reconciliation
What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you!
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