Location: Nottingham

2fawcett Recruitment are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join a finance team within a solicitors, located in Nottingham. In this role you will oversee financial operations, ensure compliant with UK accounting standards, and prepare accurate financial reports. This is a great opportunity for an experienced and proactive professional to make a strong impact on their company’s financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, and financial reports in line with UK accounting standards and legal sector requirements.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, VAT regulations, HMRC requirements, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) obligations, and internal financial controls.
• Manage office and client account transactions, reconciliations, and postings in accordance with legal accounting procedures.
• Oversee accounts payable processes including supplier payments, expenses, disbursements, and payment runs.
• Manage accounts receivable, credit control, aged debtors, and recoverable disbursements to improve cash flow and minimise outstanding debt.
• Support legal billing cycles, monitor work in progress (WIP), and assist with write-offs, transfers, and matter balance reviews.
• Conduct budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and cash flow reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, banks, and regulatory bodies as required.
• Provide guidance and support to junior finance staff and assist fee earners with finance-related queries.
• Assist with system improvements, process enhancements, reporting development, and finance projects.
• Undertake ad hoc finance, compliance, and operational duties as required within the business.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent UK-recognised qualification.
• Alternatively, significant relevant experience in Senior Accounting roles may be considered.
• Knowledge of legal cashiering and SRA compliance requirements is highly desirable.
• Attention to detail & accuracy.
• Communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of UK taxation & regulations.