Head of Finance & Admin

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 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 the future of the firm.