Finance Manager - Legal in Nottingham

Finance Manager – Legal Salary circa 32-38k dependent on skills and experience Full time Ilkeston/Eastwood– office based daily – car driver ideally– travel to Castle Donnington & Leeds as required WLR Legal Solutions Ltd currently operates several legal brands supporting clients in all areas of law.  MacLaren Warner, a well-established and reputable High Street practice was acquired in 2024 and operates alongside our 2 other legal brands of WLR Law and Front Row Legal.  As part of a wider group of companies spanning Accountancy, Finance and Insurance, MacLaren Warner benefits from a broad range of services designed to support our clients in every aspect of their day-to-day business needs. Our experienced, customer-focused team also enjoys excellent career prospects whether you choose to continue developing your expertise in your current specialism with a focused and transparent approach or explore opportunities to diversify and grow your career within a sustainable, expanding business. Role Purpose The role of the Finance Manager for the Legal Pillar is to proactively support the Group CFO with financial management and reporting, management of the client and office ledgers for all law firms, and provide management information monthly and as required. This role is crucial to supporting the COFA (Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration) with compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and protection of client monies, as well as providing a broader accounting, financial planning & analysis role for the Pillar. The role will be responsible for line management and direction of the Group Legal Cashier/s. The main duties include but not limited to:- Supervision of all Legal Cashier Duties. This includes having overall management of incoming and outgoing client payments, correct handling of client monies and transfers, SRA compliant client account reconciliations and adherence to SRA Audit regulationsDesign & Implementation of processes supporting full compliance with SRA Accounts RulesEnsure accurate Billing and InvoicingProduction of Monthly Management AccountsMonthlyAssist CFO with budget and target settings across the PillarProduction of detailed weekly KPIsOversee VAT returns for PillarLiaise with WLR Accountancy Solutions for all Statutory FilingsCredit ControlPurchase Ledger ManagementCashflow ManagementDeputy COFA Skills and Knowledge Previous experience working in a Legal Practice at a Senior Finance LevelPreferably Newly Qualified ICAEW/ACCA/CIMAProficiency with legal accounting softwareStrong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules & COFA expectationsFull understanding of the Legal Cashier FunctionStatutory Reporting knowledgeAccuracy & Precision when reporting numbersStrong Organizational SkillsSupervisory & Management SkillsCollaboration skills with colleagues and driving the Finance relationshipWritten and Verbal Communication: Expressing yourself clearly in both forms.Honesty and Integrity: Handling financial matters ethically Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please send your cv by return. INDHS