Practice Manager

Job Location	South Shields
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£35,000 - £55,000 per annum, inc benefits
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Are you an experienced legal Practice Manager looking for new and varied role with an enhanced salary and benefits packageReed Finance are delighted to working with a long standing client in the Gateshead area who are looking to recruit a Practice Manager on a full time, permanent contract.As Practice Manager, you will be responsible for managing the operations and personnelof a busy and growing law practice. This is a highly varied role which will involvemany facets of the business including working closely with the partners on complianceand legal matters.Monday to Friday - 9:00am - 5:00pmThere is potential negotiation for remote working and flexibility on working times to suit personal requirements.Job duties:

Leadership of the accounts department, including day-to-day and annual responsibilities related to the firm’s financial accounts.
Provide expert advice on regulatory compliance, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SARs)
Organise insurance, accreditation, and practising certificate renewals
Collaborate with third-party suppliers to optimise performance systems
Implement best practices in line with Lexcel, CQS, and SRA guidelines
Update office policies and procedures as needed
Maintain the firm’s website to reflect accurate and relevant information
Prepare data for the firm’s accountants during annual SARs audits and year-end accounts.
Handle payroll administration
Support accountants with Partners’ tax returns
Ensure timely NI/Tax payments to HMRC
Oversee Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) renewals
Supervise Head of Accounts and reception staff/post room
Manage HR functions, including recruitment and maintaining/updating the staff benefits scheme
Facilitate Practising Certificate bulk renewal applications
Promote a positive work environment and address employee needs
Overall responsibility for the IT across the firm
Maintain Cyber Essentials standards

Candidate Specification:

· Previous experience as a Practice Manager within a reputable firm of solicitors.
· Strong understanding of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and SRA obligations.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to manage deadlines independently.
· Excellent knowledge of legal case management systems and Microsoft tools.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Contribution to a pension scheme
Holidays (negotiable on amount)
Private Health Insurance
Financial and other support for Learning and Development
Holiday purchase scheme (5 days per year)

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