Finance Manager

JMC Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in London is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting operations and manage team performance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of finance experience in a law firm, particularly under SRA Solicitors Accounts Rules. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits in a dynamic working culture. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits package

Friendly, dynamic and modern working culture

High quality work

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and process VAT returns.
• Perform bank reconciliations and client-to-office transfers.
• 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Due to continued success this Legal 500 Firm located in the City seeks a Finance Manager 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 are different to 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, and has 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 they continuously punch above their weight.

The Role:

As a Finance Manager you will be responsible for:

• 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
• High quality work

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