Finance Director

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Legal 500 practice in London is seeking a Finance Director to lead their accounting operations and manage finance strategies. The role involves overseeing daily operations, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance, offering an opportunity to work within a collaborative culture that emphasizes personal development and impact.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits package

Friendly and modern working culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in finance within a law firm.
• Recent experience under SRA Solicitors Accounts Rules is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting and legal cashier operations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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This Legal 500 practice is looking for a Finance Director to join their market leading team.
You will work alongside a heavy hitting team, headed up by Chambers & Legal 500 ranked Partners.
The Firm
This firm has grown significantly in recent years, both by headcount and by revenue. This is a direct result of them having won several new clients, and having recruited many Partners and Lawyers from Top 50 practices, both in London and further afield.
This Legal 500 firm are top tier across many areas and house many Lawyers who are ranked as leaders in their field. You will find a people orientated business, where unlike larger firms you will not feel like a small cog in a big machine. There is a collaborative culture that is forward-thinking, dynamic with real entrepreneurial flare. There is real variety to their client base, ranging from ultra HNW individuals, SME to large FTSE 250 clients, many with a strong international presence - the majority of their work has an international element.
They have a growing client base of high-profile individuals from the world of sport, film, and music. They have an outstanding reputation in the London market with strengths across some sectors including Real Estate, Technology, Media & Telecoms, Banking & Finance, Restaurants & Cafes, Hotels, Leisure & Retail, and many others.
The Role:

As a Finance Director you will:

• Oversee daily accounting and legal cashier operations.
• Supervise and train accounts team, monitor performance, and allocate tasks.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, KPIs, and cash flow reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Monitor income, expenditure, and budget compliance.
• Post monthly journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll) and process VAT returns.
• Perform bank reconciliations, client-to-office transfers, and supplier invoice postings.
• Handle payroll processing and PAYE/NI payments.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage SAR audits and liaise with the bank and HMRC.
• Support senior management with analysis and address partner and staff queries.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in finance within a law firm
• Recent experience working under SRA Solicitors Accounts Rules in a law firm is essential
• You will have strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team

Salary & Benefits:

• 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.
• Excellent Benefits package
• Friendly, dynamic and modern working culture