Johnson Law Group (JLG) is a UK based law firm headquartered in Manchester, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. It has branches in Central London and is part of a larger group of law firms headquartered in Houston, Texas with additional offices across the Americas. JLG employs modern and innovative techniques to seek redress on behalf of consumers wronged by large corporate organisations.
We have a great opportunity for someone to join our office in Manchester as a FinanceManager. Within this role you will be part of a fast paced, motivated team, servicing the UK operation and liaising with the wider accounts team across the JLG Group. You should have a strong grasp of SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting principles, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent qualification preferred
• Must have had at least 4 years working in a legal cashiering/SRA accounting role

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and experience in legal finance
• Proven experience in client account management, reconciliations, and month-end closing
• Experience with foreign currency and intercompany transactions
• Exhibit strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  Only candidates with SRA knowledge and proven experience with Solicitor Account Rules should apply. No consideration will be given to unqualified candidates.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have at least 3 years of SRA Compliance experience?
• Do you have at least 3 years of Legal Cashiering experience?
• Do you have at least 3 years of Solicitor Account Rules?

Work Location: In perso

• Oversee the firm’s financial operations including billing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and cash flow management
• Ensure full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and other relevant regulations
• Fill the role of the firm’s COFA (Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration) or advise the COFA on matters of Solicitor Account Rules compliance
• Conduct regular audits and reconciliations of client accounts to prevent breaches
• Preparing monthly & annual management reports
• Manage both internal and external reporting obligations
• Assisting in the build out, integration and implementation of the firms accounts software into its CMS and wider ERP