Finance Manager

A&L Goodbody LLP; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate law firm is seeking a Finance Manager in Belfast to oversee financial reporting and lead the finance team. The role entails preparing management accounts, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with relevant experience in a corporate finance setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience required.
• Previous experience in a finance department in professional services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of quarterly management accounts.
• Co-ordinating and completion of audits.
• Managing Accounts Payable and Client Accounting team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager in our Belfast Finance Department. This role is an excellent opportunity for a bright and ambitious individual, who wants the opportunity to develop their skills in a top tier Corporate Law firm. This role is supported by the Dublin Finance Department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Regulatory Compliance

• Preparation and analysis of quarterly management accounts
• Preparation of annual budgets
• Monthly cashflow preparation
• Co-ordinating and completion of audits, including annual external audit, Law Society SRA audit, and other audits as they arise
• Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements
• Ensuring compliance with tax regulations and filing of tax returns, including VAT and Income Tax
• Liaising with Law Society and ensuring compliance with Solicitors Account Regulations, including management of client accounts
• Review of bank reconciliations
• Management of client deposit accounts
• Liaising with relationship managers in the bank
  
  
  

Team Leadership

• Managing Accounts Payable and Client Accounting team
• Processing payments
• Reviewing aged accounts payable
  
  
  

Other

• Supporting month end billing and the wider finance team where necessary
• Preparation and review of audit confirmation letters
• Ad hoc queries received from Partners and Solicitors
  
  
  

Requirements

Skills and Experience required:

• Qualified Accountant, minimum 2 years post qualification experience
• Previous experience in a finance department in professional services would be preferable
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team
• Effective time management skills
• Previous experience in a busy finance department highly desirable