At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial control, compliance, and reporting for a prestigious law firm.
- Company: Join a respected London law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, immediate start, and high-profile role with senior exposure.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor and support a dynamic finance team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact during a period of growth and development.
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with 5 years' experience in a law firm.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Morgan McKinley have partnered up with a highly regarded law firm. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller on a long-term contract. This is a key leadership role within the finance team, offering the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders and play a pivotal role in financial control, compliance, reporting, and operational improvement.
The Role
- Supporting financial control, reporting, compliance, and cashiering functions
- Ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and Solicitors' Accounts Rules (SAR)
- Managing and improving WIP, billing, and collections processes
- Reviewing and approving office and client account payments
- Supporting year-end financial audits and SAR compliance audits
- Maintaining robust financial controls and accounting records
- Producing management information and financial analysis to support decision-making
- Identifying financial risks and opportunities
- Developing relationships with partners and stakeholders across the business
- Driving process improvements, systems enhancements, and automation initiatives
- Leading, mentoring, and supporting members of the finance team
About You
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification
- Minimum 5 years' post-qualified experience (PQE)
- At least 3 years' experience as a Financial Controller within a law firm
- Strong knowledge of the Solicitors' Accounts Rules (SAR)
- Sound understanding of VAT and partnership tax
- Experience managing audits and preparing financial statements
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Desirable Skills
- SQL reporting skills
- Power BI experience
- Experience using Elite 3E
What's on Offer?
- Immediate start opportunity
- Join a respected and successful London law firm
- Hybrid working environment
- High-profile role with exposure to senior leadership
- Collaborative and supportive culture
- Opportunity to make a real impact during a period of growth and development
Interested? If you have the relevant legal sector Financial Controller experience and are available to start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.
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