Financial Controller - Part Time

Clear IT Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Brighton is seeking a part-time Financial Controller to oversee their finance function and deliver key financial insights. The ideal candidate will be ACA part-qualified, with strong commercial acumen and senior-level experience. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven senior-level finance experience, law firm background preferred.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and systems implementation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function, including billing and payroll.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and present findings to the Board.
• Ensure compliance with SRA standards.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Proficient in Excel

Experience in managing multiple priorities

Education

ACA part-qualified or equivalent

Job description

My client is looking for a Financial Controller on a part time basis, to join their growing law firm in Brighton, East Sussex.

This role combines hands‑on responsibility with strategic influence — working closely with the Board of Directors to deliver key financial insights, ensure compliance, and support the firm’s continued growth.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone commercially minded, detail‑oriented, and eager to play a pivotal role in shaping a modern, growing law firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function, including billing, credit control, accounts payable, payroll, management accounts, and financial systems.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L statements, and cashflow forecasts; present findings to the Board.
• Manage and review the work of the Finance Assistant.
• Ensure compliance with SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) standards.
• Lead on VAT returns, audits, and year‑end reporting.
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Implement and enhance financial systems and workflows for greater efficiency.

About You

• ACA part‑qualified or equivalent.
• Proven senior‑level finance experience (law firm background preferred but not essential).
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to deliver meaningful financial insights.
• High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and experienced in managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and systems implementation.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

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