Finance Manager

JMC Legal; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A top legal firm in London is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee accounting operations and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of finance experience in a law firm and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a dynamic working culture.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Friendly 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.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

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

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