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My Chelmsford based client is currently recruiting for an Accountant to join their firm of Solicitors. The role will be overseeing the daily and monthly routines of the accounts department where you will preparing and reviewing the Management reports, and ensuring that the accounts are compliant within Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Duties will include:
- Managing two members of the team
- Preparing and distributing to the board, monthly quarterly and annual management accounts including profit and loss, budgets and cashflow and balance sheets
- Liaising with the Board and also fee earners
- Compiling and presenting reports, budgets and commentaries and financial statements
- Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information
- Daily banking
- Overseeing purchase ledger
- Payroll
- Financial forecasting and risk analysis
- Preparing and recommending policies and procedures

Essential skills:
- Professional telephone manner
- Able to liaise with managers at various levels
- Well organised and strong attention to detail
- Previous background within solicitors firm

Offering competitive salary of c£30 - £40k dependent on experience. Parking nearby and also close to Train Station