London Finance Lead - Partner-Facing, Billing & Compliance

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (UK), LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini London seeks a Senior Finance Manager to lead the London finance function, partnering with partners and coordinating with US teams on budgeting, accounting, VAT, and regulatory matters.

You will oversee day-to-day accounting, billing/revenue cycle, and ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules while developing a 3–4 person team in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a management role within a finance function.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Significant experience in finance, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Working knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules as they apply to law firms.
• Experience across accounting, revenue/billing, and compliance; exposure to budgeting and planning preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing a team and partnering with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Business partnering: act as trusted local finance advisor to London partners and translate firm policies to the London context.
• Accounting and controls: oversee day-to-day accounting, GL integrity, reconciliations, month-end close, and intercompany matters.
• Regulatory compliance: ensure SRA Accounts Rules compliance and readiness for regulatory reporting.
• Revenue Cycle: manage billing and collections, drive timely billing, minimize WIP/AR, and report revenue metrics.
• Planning and analysis: contribute to budgeting/forecasting for the London office in coordination with CFO and US FP&A.
• Team leadership: manage, develop, and mentor a team of 3–4 finance professionals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Cross-border collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting & planning

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Wilson Sonsini London seeks a Senior Finance Manager to lead the London finance function, partnering with partners and coordinating with US teams on budgeting, accounting, VAT, and regulatory matters.

You will oversee day-to-day accounting, billing/revenue cycle, and ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules while developing a 3–4 person team in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.