Job Description
Finance Manager – Legal Sector – Luton – £55,000–£75,000
I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established and respected regional law firm based in Luton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who wants to take the next step in their career within a professional services environment, taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function while working closely with the firm's leadership team.
You’ll oversee a small Accounts team and play a key role across financial controls, management reporting, budgeting, compliance and the Solicitors Accounts Rules, with support available from the Finance Partner.
The role:
- Luton – Dunstable Road
- £55,000–£75,000 depending on experience and qualifications
- 9.00am–5.30pm, Monday–Friday
- Full-time, office-based
Key responsibilities:
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of the Finance department
- Managing and supporting a small Accounts team
- Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) and regulatory requirements
- Overseeing client and office accounts, reconciliations and financial reporting
- Managing the annual SAR audit process
- Supporting budgeting, financial planning and management reporting for Partners
- Assisting with annual financial statements and liaising with external accountants
- Reviewing financial controls, systems and processes and identifying improvements
- Managing the monthly payroll process alongside HR
- Supporting the Senior Leadership Team with wider financial and operational matters
- Managing supplier relationships and key service contracts
- Maintaining strong financial discipline, controls and compliance across the business
About you:
- AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant, alongside strong practical experience
- Solid experience across bookkeeping, accounting processes and financial controls
- Previous experience within a law firm finance function would be advantageous
- Knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and their practical application
- Legal cashiering experience would be beneficial
- Experience supervising, managing or supporting members of a finance/accounts team
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on financial governance
- Experience with accounting and financial management systems
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work confidently with Partners and senior stakeholders
- Legal aid accounting knowledge would be advantageous but isn't essential
The package:
- £55,000–£75,000 depending on experience and qualifications
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- 25 days annual leave plus bank
- Christmas shut down
- Life insurance
- 9.00am–5.30pm Monday–Friday
This could suit an experienced Legal Finance Manager, Accountant with Legal experience looking to step up, Accounts Manager or AAT/part-qualified accountant with strong law firm experience who is ready to take greater ownership of the finance function.
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