Finance Manager in Blandford Forum

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Position: Permanent – Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all finance operations, including accounts payable, billing, credit control, payroll, client accounting and petty cash.
• Ensure accurate client and office accounts in line with SAR and HMRC requirements.
• Oversee cashiering functions, bank reconciliations (daily, monthly and SRA), VAT and payroll.
• Review and approve payments, including CHAPS, BACS and completion statements.
• Produce month‑end, management and year‑end accounts (with external support).
• Manage budgets, journals, audit preparation and dormant balances.
• Lead, develop and manage the accounts team, including training and recruitment.
• Act as key finance contact for partners, fee earners and external stakeholders.
• Support quarterly financial reviews and compliance reviews with COFA/COLP.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years experience of working in a busy Legal Cashiering department.
• Existing experience of working to the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Solicitors Regulation Authority.
• Experience of daily banking, office and client transfers, cheque processing, petty cash, bank reconciliations and payroll.
• Experience of working with legal accounts software packages.
• Registered with SRA as a legal cashier & ILFM Registered (desired).
• Team leadership experience with strong organisational and communication skills.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Finance

For further information please apply now or reach us on 01258 458 695.

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