Head of Finance & Admin

Financial Staffing Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable professional services firm in London is seeking a Qualified Accountant to oversee its Finance and Administration function. Key responsibilities include managing accounting systems, preparing statutory accounts, and leading the accounting team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in professional services and excellent IT skills. Join this well-regarded firm to contribute to its future success.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a professional services firm.
• Excellent IT skills essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review accounting systems and recommend improvements.
• Prepare statutory accounts and coordinate audits.
• Manage billing process and report to partners.
• Directly oversee accounting staff performance.

Skills

Accounting systems evaluation

Financial reporting

Budget management

Team leadership

Strong IT skills

Education

Qualified Accountant certificate

Job description

Overview

This highly regarded professional services firm based in London seeks a Qualified Accountant to run and manage its Finance and Administration function. Reporting to the Management board, duties will include:

• Review and evaluate the Firm's accounting systems, processes and controls and recommend improvements
• Managing production of Practice accounts, annual budget, cash flow, performance statistics, work in progress control and bad debt provision
• Prepare statutory accounts for 3 companies and arrange and co-ordinate audit as required
• Manage end of quarter billing process and report to partners
• Preparing papers and financial reports for the Board including: profit sharing, distributions, calculation of reserves
• Maintain Treasury function to optimise interest return and liaise with bank contacts
• Manage credit control function, debtor collection and fee disputes
• Manage financial aspects relating to retired Partners
• Direct line responsibility for the performance of the practice accounting staff and credit control staff
• Contractual matters, including insurance, professional indemnity insurance and equipment hire or finance agreements.
• Manage relationship with outsourced IT provider and maintenance company
• Responsible for the Firm's Health & Safety ensuring that all legal obligations met

Ideally you will have a background working for a professional services firm and have a strong IT skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation with an excellent reputation, be part of their management team and contribute toward to future of the firm