Financial Controller (4 days)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated finance professional to join their team in London. This hands-on role combines strategic leadership with daily financial management, allowing you to influence the organisation's financial future. You'll prepare statutory accounts, lead budget coordination, and produce financial reports while working closely with the Head of Operations. With a supportive and collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including generous annual leave and a strong pension contribution. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a meaningful organisation, this role is for you.

Benefits

Up to 12% pension contribution

25 days of annual leave plus birthday leave and Christmas closure

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial procedures and practices.
• Ability to analyse and manipulate data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Lead the annual and ongoing budget process.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Data Manipulation

Accountancy Qualification

SAGE Software

Education

Accountancy Qualification

Tools

SAGE

Job description

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The Organisation:

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) is an independent body responsible for adjudicating alleged breaches of professional conduct by solicitors in England and Wales. With a budgeted annual income of approximately £3 million, funded by the Law Society, the SDT ensures fairness and integrity in the legal profession through transparent hearings and decisions. They recently moved into newly fitted-out premises with state-of-the-art courtroom facilities in the heart of the city. The organisation has a small but dedicated and friendly team in place, together with a membership of 44 solicitors and lay members.

The Opportunity:

This hands-on role offers a unique blend of strategic oversight and transactional work, ensuring your involvement in every aspect of financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership: Working closely with the Head of Operations to support strategic decision-making, contributing to management and Board decisions, and shaping the organisation’s financial future.
2. Statutory Accounts: Prepare statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors to maintain compliance.
3. Annual Reporting: Produce financial sections of the Annual Report and present financial information at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
4. Budget Coordination: Lead the annual and ongoing budget process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation.
5. Daily Financial Management: Hands-on management of day-to-day financial activities, including payments and payroll.

This is currently a sole charge role, but there is a budget to expand the team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence how to structure the support role.

The Person:

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial procedures and practices, with an ability to analyse and manipulate data. You should hold an appropriate accountancy qualification and be proficient in software packages like SAGE. You will be comfortable managing a wide range of finance tasks and challenges, from transactional to strategic. This role is perfect for someone coming from a small to medium-sized organisation where you've gained broad experience.

What's in it for you?

By joining the SDT, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team that truly values your contribution. They offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Up to 12% pension contribution
• 25 days of annual leave plus birthday leave and Christmas closure
• Hybrid working, with a minimum of one day per week in the office

If you think you have the right experience and want to be part of an impactful organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered!

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