Head of Finance

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Central London is seeking a Head of Finance to lead operations and oversee compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience within a law firm and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary (DOE)

Generous holiday entitlement

Private medical insurance

Professional development and training support

Qualifications

• Proven senior finance leadership experience in professional services.
• Ability to balance hands-on operational work with strategic leadership.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with financial, regulatory and SRA Accounts Rules requirements.
• Lead and deliver financial strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Produce management accounts, cashflow forecasting and financial reporting.
• Oversee year-end accounts, external audits and financial compliance reviews.
• Manage treasury and cashflow to mitigate operational and financial risks.

Skills

Experience within a law firm

Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Education

Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Our client is seeking a Head of Finance:

You must have previous experience working within a law firm.

This is a fully office-based role in Central London, offering a competitive salary (DOE), private medical insurance, generous holiday allowance, and strong opportunities for professional development and progression.

About the Firm:

My client is a respected Legal 500 firm with an award-winning reputation for excellence in complex, high-profile areas of law. With continued growth and a collaborative, supportive culture, the firm champions innovation, professional development, and operational excellence throughout the business.

Head of Finance — Position Overview:

You will lead the firm’s finance function, overseeing all financial operations and managing the finance team. As part of the senior leadership group, you will advise Partners on financial performance, drive efficiencies through improved systems and controls, and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements including SRA Accounts Rules.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Finance:

• Ensure full compliance with financial, regulatory and SRA Accounts Rules requirements
• Lead and deliver financial strategy aligned to business objectives
• Produce management accounts, cashflow forecasting and financial reporting
• Oversee year-end accounts, external audits and financial compliance reviews
• Manage treasury and cashflow to mitigate operational and financial risks
• Improve and automate finance systems, reporting and processes
• Manage and review budgets across departments and support growth initiatives
• Lead, support, and develop the finance team to deliver high performance

Requirements of the Head of Finance:

• Experience within a law firm (essential)
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and compliance
• Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven senior finance leadership experience in professional services
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical approach
• Excellent communication, organisation, and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance hands-on operational work with strategic leadership
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders

The Benefits for the Head of Finance role:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Central London office location
• Excellent progression opportunities in a growing Legal 500 firm
• Professional development and training support
• Supportive and inclusive culture
• Private medical insurance

Details:

Central London | Full-time, office-based | Monday to Friday | Senior Leadership Position | Salary: Dependent on experience

If you are a Head of Finance with law firm experience seeking your next career step, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37500.

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