We are seeking a Finance Manager to lead our Finance Team, ensuring efficient financial operations within our firm. This role is ideal for someone with significant experience in a finance function, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment. The successful candidate will manage various financial processes including legal cashiering, billing, credit control, and accounts payable.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Finance Team Management: Manage and develop the Finance Team, allocate workloads, and monitor performance. Provide coaching and training, and promote a collaborative environment.
• Client and Office Account Receipts and Payments: Oversee daily transactions, ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, and manage bank reconciliations and client account transfers.
• Billing and Credit Control: Manage the billing process, resolve billing queries, oversee the credit control function, and monitor aged debt.
• Purchase Ledger: Ensure timely processing and payment of invoices, maintain supplier accounts, and oversee employee expenses.
• Financial Reporting and Management Information: Assist in preparing financial reports, manage month-end processes, and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Accounting Tasks: Handle quarterly commission payments, partner capital requirements, and ensure accurate financial records.
• General Responsibilities: Undertake ad hoc projects to improve financial processes, maintain confidentiality, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in finance within a law firm or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and client money handling.
• Experience managing a finance team and working closely with senior management.
• Skilled in financial reporting, month-end processes, and reconciliations.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively.
• Qualifications such as AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or ILFM are highly desirable.

Benefits:

26 days holiday

BUPA Private medical insurance

Life assurance x4

Pension Scottish Windows 3% employer contribution

Group Income Protection

9.30am-5.30pm

3 days in the office and 2 from home