Finance Manager

Coodes Solicitors; St. Austell; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday plus holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Medical cash plan

Agile working practices

Group pension plan

Annual bonus scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Codes LLP is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the Finance Team, ensure robust financial controls and regulatory compliance, and translate financial strategy into operational delivery. The role focuses on reporting, budgeting, and continuous improvement to support performance and resilience.

Joining the firm offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing professional services practice with hybrid/remote working options and exposure to SRA compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant accounting or finance qualification or equivalent technical expertise.
• Proven experience in a finance management, financial operations or senior accounting role with leadership of a finance team.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, VAT and financial controls.
• Experience within a legal practice or other regulated professional services environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Finance Team, overseeing office and client account operations, financial controls and regulatory compliance.
• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital to support informed business decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, statutory requirements and internal financial policies.
• Drive continuous improvement through process development, automation and the effective use of technology.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Job description

• Location: St Austell
• Salary: Salary subject to skills

Codes LLP has been named one of the UK's leading law firms in the 2026 Chambers and Partners Guide, the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, and Legal 500, with top rankings across multiple departments. We are proud of our Investors in People Silver accreditation, recognising our commitment to supporting long-term, rewarding careers and professional development.

Our values of fairness, integrity and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone's contribution is valued.

Due to the continued growth and development of the firm, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Finance Manager.

Purpose of the role

This is a key leadership role responsible for the effective day-to-day management and continuous development of our Finance function. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will translate financial strategy into operational delivery, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, regulatory compliance and the ongoing development of our Finance Team.You will play a central role in supporting business performance, maintaining compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules, improving systems and processes, and ensuring the finance operation remains resilient, efficient and future-focused.

What You Will Do

• Lead and develop the Finance Team, overseeing office and client account operations, financial controls and regulatory compliance.
• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital to support informed business decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, statutory requirements and internal financial policies.
• Drive continuous improvement through process development, automation and the effective use of technology.

Experience And Qualifications You Need

• A relevant accounting or finance qualification or equivalent technical expertise gained through significant experience.
• Proven experience in a finance management, financial operations or senior accounting role, including leadership of a finance team.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, VAT and financial controls.
• Experience within a legal practice or other regulated professional services environment would be highly advantageous.

You Will Love This Role If

• You enjoy leading and developing people while building a high-performing team culture.
• You are motivated by creating efficient processes and improving ways of working.
• You enjoy balancing operational finance responsibilities with strategic business support.
• You want to play a meaningful role in the continued growth and success of a progressive professional services firm.

You Will Be a Success If

• You build trusted relationships across the business and communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• You take ownership of outcomes and maintain high standards of accuracy and accountability.
• You can analyse financial information, identify trends and provide practical recommendations.
• You proactively identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve efficiency and support business performance.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant contribution to the continued success of the firm while developing your leadership and strategic finance experience within a respected and growing organisation. You will work closely with senior leaders and play an important role in shaping the future of the Finance function.

Additional Benefits Include

• 29 days holiday in addition to Christmas closure and bank holidays and trading options
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Medical cash plan
• Agile working practices
• Group pension plan
• Annual bonus scheme
• Free onsite parking

Location

St Austell, Cornwall with hybrid / remote working opportunities.

Hours

This is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we will consider applications from candidates seeking alternative working arrangements.

DBS

This vacancy may be subject to a DBS Check.

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