At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and drive growth for a dynamic law firm.
- Company: Join a growing law firm in Chippenham with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and strategic leadership role.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a law firm while making impactful financial decisions.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with senior finance experience in a UK law firm.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
My client is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join its leadership team in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
This is a senior strategic role offering the opportunity to lead the firm's financial management, ensure compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules, and play a key role in driving the firm's long-term growth and profitability.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Board of Equity Partners while overseeing the day-to-day operation of the finance function.
The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for
- Leading the firm's financial strategy and supporting long-term business planning
- Preparing budgets, forecasts, management accounts and financial reports
- Monitoring cash flow, profitability, WIP, lock-up, debtors and billing performance
- Managing payroll, pensions, PAYE, National Insurance and VAT returns
- Overseeing year-end accounts and coordinating external audits
- Ensuring full compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and regulatory obligations
- Managing client accounts, reconciliations and financial controls
- Supporting the firm's COFA and liaising with reporting accountants and regulatory bodies
- Providing commercial financial analysis to support business decisions
- Developing financial reporting, KPIs and performance dashboards
- Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team
- Assisting with day-to-day legal cashier duties where required Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or significant equivalent legal finance experience
- Previous senior finance leadership experience within a UK law firm
- Strong knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting procedures
- Experience of financial planning, budgeting and board-level reporting
- Knowledge of WIP, billing, lock-up, cash flow management and client accounts
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational abilities
- Proficiency with legal practice management systems, Excel and payroll software
- Ability to support and supervise a small finance team while remaining hands-on when required What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Senior leadership position with strategic influence
- Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing law firm
- Supportive and collaborative working environment Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.
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Finance Director - Law Firm in Chippenham employer: Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment
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