Assistant Practice Manager

Swift Placements are supporting our client based in Birkenhead recruit an Assistant Practice Manager to join them on a full time permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a law firm and have exposure to all aspects of HR, Facilities and Payroll. Responsibilities * Managing day to day operations of the Practice reporting to the Partners. * Handling all aspects of HR including recruitment, onboarding, training, appraisals, payroll. * Financial month end and bank reconciliations and VAT returns. * Managing facilities such as office maintenance, IT/systems usage. * Reviewing policies and procedures in line with new legislations and accreditations. * Reviewing client satisfaction questionnaires to identify any trends/areas for improvement. * Undertaking file reviews to identify weaknesses and training issues. * Marketing and negotiating to achieve savings * Updating and adding forms and precedents for the firms case management system. * Fee earner and cost reviews. * Renewal of accreditations and Practising Certificates. * Assisting with firm audits. Experience and Knowledge * Previous experience managing teams and operations. * Previous experience within the legal sector is preferred. * Strong financial knowledge. * Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages. * Proactive and good organisational skills. * Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. * Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Apply today with your CV should you have the relevant experience and feel this role could be your next career move! Please note, Swift Placements are a permanent recruitment agency supporting our client with the recruitment of this role. The successful candidate will be employed directly by our client on a permanent basis