Practice Manager

Full Job Description

Company Description

Premier Solicitors is an innovative law firm based in Bedford. We work with clients on both a national and local level, providing appropriate solutions and excellent customer service. We specialise in evolving areas of law, adapting to business and commercial pressures, as well as sensitively handling private matters.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Practice Manager at Premier Solicitors in Bedford. The Practice Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the law firm, managing staff, coordinating client services, and ensuring efficient and effective workflows. The Practice Manager will also be responsible for financial management, implementing policies and procedures, and maintaining a positive work environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Lexcel applications and internal training to ensure Lexcel compliance
• Updating TOBs, office policies and procedures as and when required and in line with Lexcel, CQS and SRA guidelines
• Maintain the firm’s website – staff profiles, content updates, recruitment pages etc
• Prepare and provide information to the firm’s accountants for annual SAR’s audit and year end accounts
• Financial and accounting tasks including VAT returns, corporation tax instalments, payroll and NI/Tax payments due to HMRC
• Maintain/update staff benefits scheme
• CQS applications
• Practising certificate bulk renewal application
• PII, Cyber, and P&O insurance renewals
• SRA applications when required
• Supervision of accounts team, reception staff/post room including team appraisals
• Provide support to staff in relation to software/systems including P4W, Bundledocs, Legl ID checks, Formshare etc
• Checking and authorising TT’s/BACs from the client account (approx.30-50 per day/60-80 on a Friday)

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

Skills

• Proven experience as a Practice Manager
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
• Experience in law firm operations and client services and
• Knowledge of financial management and budgeting
• Proficiency in practice management software
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

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