Head of Finance

Larbey Evans Ltd; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Hybrid work

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Larbey Evans Ltd, a specialist law firm, is recruiting a Head of Finance to lead the finance function and revamp the finance structure. The role reports to the Managing Partner and oversees anAccounts team of 3, with a focus on strengthening controls, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) and excellent benefits accompany this senior leadership position in Hertford, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with leadership experience within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of legal finance and Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR).
• Experience leading a small accounts team and coordinating with outsourced accountants.
• Knowledge of SRA compliance; COFA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transactional and financial accounting with robust controls.
• Manage banking functions: cash reporting, forecasting and reconciliations.
• Lead year-end accounting, audit and statutory reporting processes.
• Oversee all tax compliance (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and Partners’ Tax).
• Prepare financial reports for Partners’ meetings.
• Attend monthly management accounts meetings with Equity Partners.

Skills

Finance leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Accounting principles

Project management

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Specialist law firm renowned for its professional service across a wide range of commercial, private and public sector clients is recruiting for a new Head of Finance.

What’s On Offer:

• Excellent benefits + free parking
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)

The role requires a qualified accountant with significant leadership experience within a law firm, together with a strong understanding of legal finance, partnership accounting and the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR). Reporting into the Managing Partner, the Head of Finance will oversee an Accounts team of 3 whilst working with the firm’s outsourced accountants. There will be a strong focus on revamping the finance structure, improving processes, and project management.

Head of Finance – What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee transactional and financial accounting, ensuring robust controls are in place
• Manage all banking functions, including cash reporting, forecasting and reconciliations
• Lead the year-end accounting, audit and statutory reporting processes
• Oversee all tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and Partners’ Tax
• Prepare clear financial reports and recommendations for Partners’ meetings
• Attend monthly management accounts meetings, working with the Managing Partner to ensure key financial information is shared with Equity Partners

Head of Finance – What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• A key influencer who is able to deliver finance leadership within a law firms and challenging key stakeholders
• Successful track record of managing legal accounts teams
• Strong and confident knowledge of legal compliance procedures in line with the SRA, current COFA experience preferred
• Ability to interpret budget, accounting and fiscal procedures, policies and regulations
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of accounting, budgeting and auditing principles and procedures