LEGAL ACCOUNTANT / MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - RINGWOOD BASED OFFICE - LEGAL PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT - SALARY UP TO £40,0000

Carlton Young specialise in the recruitment of Accountancy & Finance professionals. Set up utilising the skills of a highly experienced recruiter and a fully qualified chartered accountant, we have the recruitment skills and industry know-how to be able to bring applicants and businesses together, helping business thrive and improving lives.

We are working with a Legal practice based in Ringwood, This is a fast growing legal firm, and due to growth are looking to employ an experienced Legal Cashier / Management Accountant to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid understanding of legal finance to become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Working closely with fee earners, partners, and the wider accounts department, the successful individual will play a key role in ensuring the firm's financial operations run smoothly and in full compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR). Duties will include but not limited to:

* Processing client and office account transactions

* Daily bank reconciliation

* Handling incoming and outgoing payments, including CHAPS and BACS

* Ensuring compliance with SAR, VAT, and AML regulations

* Assisting with month-end and year-end processes

* Maintaining accurate financial records

* Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders as required

* Managing and running employee payroll

* Credit control and fee collection

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business, supporting their clients and managing the financial controls of the operation. It requires a hands-on individual, responsible for managing and completing all required actions. You will have:

* Previous experience as a Legal Cashier, Management Accountant or Finance Manager

* Competent knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules, ideally having worked in a legal environment previously

* Confident with accounting software and Microsoft Office

* High level of accuracy and attention to detail

* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

* A proactive, team-oriented approach with a hands-on approach, completing tasks on your own volition

This is a growing business with a network of offices and expansion ongoing, this is a great time to join the business and in return for your service the company are offering:

* A competitive starting salary up to £40,000 (doe)

* A supportive and modern working environment

* Opportunities for professional development

* A chance to be part of a positive, values-driven culture

If this position is of interest and you can commute to Ringwood, please send through a current CV for consideration.

We value all applications, however, due to volume numbers we are only able to contact candidates whose skills and experience closely match the requirements of our clients.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. In line with the requirements of the Employment Agencies Act 1973 we are prohibited from charging work-seekers for work finding services