Finance Manager

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in London is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and act as a strategic link with global finance teams. The role involves leading budgeting, compliance, and reporting, and requires law firm experience, ACA qualification, and strong technical accounting skills. This position offers visibility within the firm and the opportunity to shape financial strategy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in law firm financial operations required.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• UK partnership tax exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations including general ledger and accounts payable.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for UK costs and revenue.
• Deliver accurate monthly financials and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Law firm experience

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

ACA (or equivalent) qualified

Degree in finance, accounting, or economics

Tools

Elite 3E

Power BI

Job description

Finance Manager

London | Full-time | Hybrid (3 days in office)

My client is a leading US law firm with a global footprint, their London office plays a key role in international operations, and the firm is now seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee UK financial operations and act as a strategic link to global finance teams.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll lead all aspects of financial management for the UK office, including accounting, treasury, compliance, and reporting. You'll work closely with colleagues in London, Frankfurt, and the US to deliver accurate financial results, drive process improvements, and support strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily finance operations including general ledger, accounts payable, and treasury (client money included)Deliver accurate monthly financials, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysisLead budgeting and forecasting processes for UK costs and revenueManage VAT submissions and annual partnership tax filingsEnsure compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules and internal control frameworksCollaborate with external tax advisors and global finance teamsSupervise and mentor the London finance team, supporting development and performanceContribute to financial system improvements and process optimisationProvide ad hoc financial reporting and insights to senior leadership

Experience & Skills

Law firm experience is requiredACA (or equivalent) qualified with a degree in finance, accounting, or economicsStrong technical accounting knowledge; UK partnership tax exposure advantageousProven team leadership and mentoring experienceProficient in Elite 3E or similar systems; advanced Excel essential; Power BI a plusDetail-oriented, methodical, and confident under pressure

This is a high-impact role offering visibility across the firm and the chance to shape financial strategy in a collaborative, high-performance environment. If you're ready to lead and elevate finance operations at a prestigious international firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.