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

Office Angels; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Accounts Manager to oversee financial operations for a law firm in Blandford. This role involves managing accounts payable, billing, payroll, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have strong legal finance experience and leadership skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000, along with various benefits including a health cash plan and company-wide bonuses, in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Discretionary and company-wide bonus schemes

Healthcare benefits

25 days annual leave which increases with service

Staff discounts

Free onsite parking

Company socials

Qualifications

• Strong experience in legal finance.
• Proven experience in 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 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

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.

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

As Accounts Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the firm's financial operations, including:

• 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.

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