Finance Manager - Legal

Equals One; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal solutions provider in Nottingham seeks a Finance Manager to support financial management and reporting for its legal brands. The role involves supervising legal cashier duties, ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, and producing monthly management accounts. The ideal candidate will have experience in a legal practice at a senior finance level and be preferably newly qualified in ICAEW, ACCA, or CIMA. This full-time position requires an office presence with travel responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal practice at a senior finance level is essential.
• Preferably a newly qualified ICAEW, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and COFA expectations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all Legal Cashier Duties and manage client payments.
• Design and implement processes for SRA compliance.
• Assist CFO with budgeting and target settings.
• Produce Monthly Management Accounts.

Skills

Legal Practice senior finance experience

ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Legal accounting software proficiency

Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules

Legal Cashier Function understanding

Statutory Reporting knowledge

Accuracy in reporting

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Integrity in handling finances

Education

ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Legal accounting software

Job description

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Salary circa 32-38k dependent on skills and experience

Full time

Ilkeston/Eastwood– office based daily – car driver ideally– travel to Castle Donnington & Leeds as required

WLR Legal Solutions Ltd currently operates several legal brands supporting clients in all areas of law. MacLaren Warner, a well-established and reputable High Street practice was acquired in 2024 and operates alongside our 2 other legal brands of WLR Law and Front Row Legal.

As part of a wider group of companies spanning Accountancy, Finance and Insurance, MacLaren Warner benefits from a broad range of services designed to support our clients in every aspect of their day-to-day business needs. Our experienced, customer-focused team also enjoys excellent career prospects whether you choose to continue developing your expertise in your current specialism with a focused and transparent approach or explore opportunities to diversify and grow your career within a sustainable, expanding business.

Role Purpose

The role of the Finance Manager for the Legal Pillar is to proactively support the Group CFO with financial management and reporting, management of the client and office ledgers for all law firms, and provide management information monthly and as required.

This role is crucial to supporting the COFA (Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration) with compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and protection of client monies, as well as providing a broader accounting, financial planning & analysis role for the Pillar.

The role will be responsible for line management and direction of the Group Legal Cashier/s.

The main duties include but not limited to:-

• Supervision of all Legal Cashier Duties. This includes having overall management of incoming and outgoing client payments, correct handling of client monies and transfers, SRA compliant client account reconciliations and adherence to SRA Audit regulations
• Design & Implementation of processes supporting full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules
• Ensure accurate Billing and Invoicing
• Production of Monthly Management Accounts
• Monthly
• Assist CFO with budget and target settings across the Pillar
• Production of detailed weekly KPIs
• Oversee VAT returns for Pillar
• Liaise with WLR Accountancy Solutions for all Statutory Filings
• Credit Control
• Purchase Ledger Management
• Cashflow Management
• Deputy COFA

Skills and Knowledge

• Previous experience working in a Legal Practice at a Senior Finance Level
• Preferably Newly Qualified ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA
• Proficiency with legal accounting software
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules & COFA expectations
• Full understanding of the Legal Cashier Function
• Statutory Reporting knowledge
• Accuracy & Precision when reporting numbers
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Supervisory & Management Skills
• Collaboration skills with colleagues and driving the Finance relationship
• Written and Verbal Communication: Expressing yourself clearly in both forms.
• Honesty and Integrity: Handling financial matters ethically

Interested in this Finance Manager role? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please send your cv by return.