Finance Manager - Legal Firm £35k-£45k + Perks!

Office Angles UK; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Legal Accounts Manager to oversee the finance function and a small team for a law firm in Blandford. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading the finance team to improve processes. The position offers a salary between £35,000 and £45,000, along with benefits including bonuses, healthcare, and annual leave. This is an exciting opportunity to drive compliance and innovation in a professional finance environment.

Benefits

Discretionary and company-wide bonus schemes

Healthcare benefits

25 days annual leave

Staff discounts

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Strong experience in legal finance.
• Proven experience managing a finance team.
• In-depth knowledge of SAR and financial compliance.
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial and client account records.
• Oversee accounts payable, billing, credit control, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and tax requirements.
• Prepare management reports, budgets, and assist with audits.
• Monitor cash flow, payment plans, and financial controls.
• Lead and develop the finance team, improving processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Provide training and support on financial procedures.

Skills

Strong experience in legal finance

Leadership experience

In-depth knowledge of SAR and financial compliance

Proficiency with accounting software and financial reporting

Job description

Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic legal finance environment? We're looking for an experienced Legal Cashier to oversee the finance function and a small team for a leading law firm.

This is your opportunity to make an impact by driving compliance, efficiency, and innovation in a fast‑paced professional finance department.

Role: Legal Accounts Manager

Benefits: discretionary and company‑wide bonus schemes, healthcare benefits, including a health cash plan and employee assistance programme, 25 days annual leave which increases with service, staff discounts, free onsite parking, company socials and lots more!!

Salary: £35,000‑ £45,000 depending on experience

Location: Blandford

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 9am‑ 5pm Monday to Friday

Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

• Maintain accurate financial and client account records.
• Oversee accounts payable, billing, credit control, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and tax requirements.
• Prepare management reports, budgets, and assist with audits.
• Monitor cash flow, payment plans, and financial controls.
• Lead and develop the finance team, improving processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Provide training and support on financial procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in legal finance.
• Leadership experience, proven experience managing a finance team.
• In‑depth knowledge of SAR and financial compliance.
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial reporting.

Contact our team today to hear more about this or other opportunities. Office Angels South Coast Team – 01202 557789 or email your CV to [e-mail]

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal‑opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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