A very well-established Berkshire firm is looking for a Head of Finance to work out of their Windsor office.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Manage the full billing cycle, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing
- Monitor payments and proactively follow up on outstanding balances
- Maintain precise financial transaction records
- Strengthen fee earner-client relationships through transparent financial communication
Financial Reporting
- Provide clear insight into the firm's financial health
- Produce reports that support strategic decision-making
- Ensure compliance with legal accounting standards
General Accounting Duties
- Supervision and monitoring of the accounts function
- Monitor income, expenditure, and budget adherence
- Post monthly journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll)
- Process VAT returns
- Perform bank reconciliations
- Manage payroll processing and PAYE/NI payments
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Manage SAR audits and liaise with banks and HMRC
- Support senior management with financial analysis and respond to partner/staff queries
Compliance & Risk Management
- Assist with compliance across SRA rules, GDPR, AML, COFA and other regulatory frameworks
- Manage professional indemnity insurance and other firm-wide policies
- Act as the primary contact for audits and regulatory reviews
- Support fee earners with client onboarding and KYC processes
The role will be full-time, permanent and salary around the 55k level.
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Contact Details:
Ten Percent Legal Recruitment Recruitment Team
