Head Of Finance

Law Staff Ltd; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking legal practice in Huntingdonshire is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their finance function. The ideal candidate will be a chartered accountant with significant legal practice finance experience. Responsibilities include strategic financial management, compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules, and leadership of the finance team. This role offers a competitive salary range of £75,747.50 - £87,022.50 and generous benefits, including a 22% pension and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

22% pension

25 days holiday with purchase options

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant qualification is essential.
• Must have significant experience in legal practice finance.
• Strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules required.

Responsibilities

• Take strategic and operational responsibility for all financial matters.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Skills

Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Significant experience within legal practice finance

Expert knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules

Proven leadership and people management skills

Strong financial reporting and analytical capabilities

Job description

Overview

Head of Finance | Legal Practice

Law Staff are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an award-winning Law Firm with a strong emphasis within Public Sector. The Firm acts on behalf of Local Authorities and Public Sector Organisations, offering the reward of giving back to society while developing your career in meaningful work and a exceptionally collaborative Team environment.

Location: Huntingdon / Northampton / Shefford (with travel to other offices)

Salary/Benefits: Range depending on experience £75,747.50 - £87,022.50. Benefits include 22% pension, 25 days holiday (options to purchase more), 2 days office attendance and discounts for retail etc.

The Opportunity: Our client, a progressive legal practice, is seeking an exceptional Head of Finance to lead their finance function and become a key member of the Leadership Team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified accountant with legal sector experience to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief Executive, take strategic and operational responsibility for all financial matters including management accounting, statutory reporting, legal cashiering, and credit control.
• Hold the regulatory roles of COFA and MLRO.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Produce monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
• Ensure full compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and SRA requirements.
• Work closely with the CEO and Board on budgets and financial strategy.
• Drive compliance with Lexcel standards and quality management.
• Support business development initiatives and firm-wide projects.

About You

Essential:

• Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Significant experience within legal practice finance.
• Expert knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR).
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Strong financial reporting and analytical capabilities.

Desirable:

• Experience in multi-site legal practices or ABS environments.
• Legal case management system knowledge.
• Leadership qualification.

Application

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking legal practice and play a pivotal role in their continued growth and success.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Natasha Kirkby at Law Staff today.

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