Finance Manager - Legal Practice, £40,000, Harrogate

Our client is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to deliver accurate management accounts, maintain robust financial controls, and support strategic decision-making across the business.

This is a great opportunity for someone with accounts experience within the legal sector who is looking to take the next step in their career or seeking a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Prepare monthly management accounts, journals and reconciliations
• Manage payroll and ensure HMRC compliance (VAT, PAYE/NIC, Corporation Tax)
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors
• Maintain strong financial controls and implement process improvements
• Build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders

Person Specification

• AAT qualified or equivalent experience beneficial
• Strong financial and management accounting knowledge
• Excellent Excel and accounting system skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with a proactive, problem-solving approach
• Experience within the legal sector

In return you will be offered

• Salary £40,000
• Central location within easy access of public transport
• Parking available
• Friendly and flexible working environment
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 37.5 hour working week

If you are an experienced legal accounts professional looking to progress your career or take on a new challenge, we would welcome your application.