Practice Manager

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Practice Manager

Bedford

£60-65k

Previous exp within a legal firm is desirable

The Role of Practice Manager reports to the firms Board of Directors & CEO, the successful Practice Manager will handle a diverse and challenging workload to facilitate the delivery of the practices’ legal services.

Duties may include but not be limited to:

• management of the finance department and back office;
• day-to-day and annual responsibility for the firms’ accounts;
• advice on regulatory compliance including SRA and SAR’s;
• organisation of the firm’s insurance, accreditation and practising certificate renewals;
• attending Board meetings;
• negotiating with third party suppliers and developing organisational and performance systems.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to find solutions to complex issues will therefore be essential. This is a hands-on role suited to a dedicated professional who thrives under pressure and would like to become an integral part of a practices continued success.

Candidate specification

Candidates should ideally have:

• 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

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills