At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finance operations, oversee billing, and support budgeting in a law firm.
- Company: Reputable London law firm offering a flexible work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pro-rata salary, hybrid working, and genuine flexibility in hours.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements with only one day required in the office.
- Why this job: Join a growing firm and take ownership of finance while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Strong finance experience in a law firm and management skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
We are working with a highly regarded, growing London law firm that is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager on a part-time basis. This is a broad and responsible role with oversight of the firm’s finance function and would suit someone with previous experience working within a law firm who is looking for a senior position offering genuine flexibility.
The role is for 25 hours per week. The firm's preference would be for the hours to be worked as five hours per day across five days, although they are very open to considering alternative working arrangements, including the hours being compressed across three or four days. The position is hybrid, with only one day per week required in the London office.
The Finance Manager will have overall responsibility for the financial operations of the firm, including line management of an Invoicing Manager and oversight of an outsourced legal cashiering provider. Responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the firm's billing process, including more complex invoices and narratives
- Managing and overseeing supplier and consultant invoices and Accounts Payable
- Overseeing legal cashiering activity and responding to queries relating to client and office account transactions
- Preparing regular payment runs
- Reviewing Client Account transfers
- Producing monthly and quarterly management information
- Maintaining and updating P&L and cashflow forecasts
- Reviewing WIP, aged debt and recovery rates
- Overseeing credit control
- Supporting budgeting and wider financial planning
- Overseeing client financial onboarding
- Liaising with the firm's accountants
- Supporting month-end and year-end processes
- Assisting with annual accounts and SRA Client Account audits
- Managing and developing the firm's Invoicing Manager
- Working closely with the COO and wider management team on financial matters
We are looking for someone with strong finance experience gained within a law firm environment. You should be comfortable taking ownership of a broad finance function and working autonomously, while also managing relationships with senior stakeholders, external accountants and outsourced providers. Experience of areas such as management accounts, budgeting, cashflow forecasting, WIP, billing, credit control and SRA accounting requirements would be particularly valuable. Previous management or supervisory experience would also be beneficial. Experience using legal accounting or practice management systems would be advantageous, although specific experience of the firm's system is not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced law firm finance professional looking for a responsible and varied role alongside a genuinely flexible working arrangement.
Part Time Finance Manager - Law Firm employer: Montresor Legal
Join a prestigious international law firm that prioritises work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements, allowing you to thrive both professionally and personally. With a commitment to employee growth, competitive salaries, and the exciting prospect of being part of a burgeoning multi-partner derivatives practice in London, this is an exceptional opportunity for ambitious lawyers looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
