Finance Director / Head of Accounts

JMC Legal; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Due to continued success, this Legal 500 Firm located in the City seeks a Finance Director to join their expanding team.

This modern, dynamic outfit is offering progression, a highly competitive salary, and the opportunity to gain exposure from Chambers ranked & Legal 500 professionals.

The Firm:

Ranked in the top legal 500, this firm is different from many others - they have a unique progressive culture, and unlike other practices, it is common for people to stay there and progress for their entire career.

This firm is multi-service and is continuously evolving, with a good blend of commercial and creativity. They have progressed and now have a loyal client base across the UK, with the Head office residing in London.

They deal with an extremely high quality of work and continuously punch above their weight.

The Role:

As a Finance Director, you will be responsible for:

1. Overseeing daily accounting and legal cashier operations.
2. Supervising and training the accounts team, monitoring performance, and allocating tasks.
3. Preparing monthly management accounts, KPIs, and cash flow reports.
4. Managing budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
5. Monitoring income, expenditure, and budget compliance.
6. Posting monthly journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll) and processing VAT returns.
7. Performing bank reconciliations, client-to-office transfers, and supplier invoice postings.
8. Handling payroll processing and PAYE/NI payments.
9. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
10. Managing SAR audits and liaising with the bank and HMRC.
11. Supporting senior management with analysis and addressing partner and staff queries.

Requirements:

1. Minimum 4 years of experience in finance within a law firm.
2. Recent experience working under SRA Solicitors Accounts Rules in a law firm is essential.
3. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.

Salary & Benefits:

1. Salary is highly competitive, negotiable, and dependent upon your level of experience. They are looking for long-term hires and pay well for the right candidate.
2. Excellent benefits package.
3. Friendly, dynamic, and modern working culture.
4. High quality work.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.