**Job Title:** Accounts Manager
**Location:** Onsite at a well-established solicitors in Kildare
**Job Type:** Permanent, Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join our team. As the primary point of contact for all financial matters, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our accounts department.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all aspects of Client & Office banks, including online banking payments, cheque payments, lodgements, and bank transaction recording.
* Maintain all aspects of petty cash.
* Handle accounts payable by recording supplier invoices, managing supplier payments, and addressing supplier queries.
* Manage accounts receivable, including client invoicing and credit control.
* Maintain client matter ledgers in accordance with Solicitors Accounts Regulations.
* Prepare compliance reports in accordance with Solicitors Accounts Regulations.
* Process staff expenses.
* Handle payroll, including ROS submissions and reporting.
* Manage VAT & VIES returns, including ROS submissions.
* Record and reconcile Land Registry, Court Franking, and CRO accounts.
* Submit Revenue Commissioners Stamp Duty returns.
* Supervise Accounts Assistant and outsourced bookkeeping support where required.
* Manage the Nominal Ledger, including processing necessary journal entries.
* Prepare ad hoc reports for management.
* Liaise with the firm's external financial advisors and auditors.
Requirements
* Accounting Technician or similar accounting qualification
* 2-3 years' experience in a legal accounts position
* Knowledge of Legal Accounting Systems (preferably Keyhouse Case Management & Sam Accounts System)
* Familiarity with online banking processes
* Knowledge of VAT rates and VAT reporting obligations
* Knowledge of solicitors accounts regulations
* A proactive and professional attitude
* Capable of working on own initiative
* Ability to deal with staff members at all levels