Senior Legal Finance Controller - Hybrid, Flexible Hours

Uxbridge Employment Agency; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Flight Recruitment Ltd (trading as Uxbridge Employment Agency and Windsor Employment Agency) is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day finance function and contribute to strategic planning. The role combines hands-on financial management with commercial input and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will be ACA or CIMA qualified with legal sector experience, strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules, and proven ability in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in a senior finance role within a legal practice.
• Strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts and cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the finance team.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes.
• Produce internal and external financial reports with accuracy.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and audits.
• Maintain robust financial controls and compliance.

Skills

Legal finance experience

Senior finance leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash management

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Payroll systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACA

CIMA

Professional accountancy qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Top Flight Recruitment Ltd (trading as Uxbridge Employment Agency and Windsor Employment Agency) is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day finance function and contribute to strategic planning. The role combines hands-on financial management with commercial input and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will be ACA or CIMA qualified with legal sector experience, strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules, and proven ability in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and