Finance Manager

Job Description

We are currently working with a leading London based commercial law firm who are keen to bring on board a commercially minded Finance Manager to support the Finance Director with firmwide financial performance.

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• Salary £65,000 – 75,000

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• Hybrid Working – 3 Days Office / 2 Remote

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• Chancery Lane

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They are keen to hire a qualified / part qualified Management Accountant with strong financial analytical and SRA knowledge to work on a mix of projects, take the lead on all cash management and preparation of management accounts whilst liaising with auditors and tax advisors. This is a fairly autonomous position and the incoming Finance Manager will have the opportunity to grow into the role and support the Finance Director with a range or tasks and be able to lead on firmwide projects whilst acting as their ‘Number 2’.

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Finance Manager responsibilities include;

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• Manage a Finance team of 4

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• P&L forecasts, cash forecasts and updates

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• Statutory financial statements and audit adjustments.

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• Oversee annual income and costs budgets

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• Quarterly Financial Covenants tests to the bank

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• Supporting the COFA with the SRA and Statutory LLP audits

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• Preparation of Partner drawings schedules and calculating quarterly commission payments

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• Review of the monthly Balance Sheet & bank reconciliations

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• Monthly update of Fee Earner and Support staff headcount listings

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• Managing the Partner’s Capital requirements; liaising with the bank, application for new or increased capital as required.

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• Finance analysis and valuation of WIP & Aged Debts

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Financial Accountant requirements;

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• ACCA/CIMA qualified or part qualified

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• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a busy Finance department in a law firm

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• Excellent working knowledge of Excel and SQL

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• Full SRA, VAT & AML knowledge

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• Experience of running numerous financial based projects

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• Excellent communication and organisational skills

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To discuss the role further or apply please contact Neil Hagan today!

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