Finance Manager — Private Practice

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Manager for a highly reputable, long established law firm in East London.

Role:

• Managing the accounting functions of the firm with a small team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and ensuring that the Employer is compliant.
• Preparation of the Management Packs on a monthly basis to an agreed timetable, including key performance analysis.
• Profit and Loss.
• Variance reports on actual v forecast.
• Cashflow statements and day to day cashflow management.
• Month end journals.
• Overhead reports.
• Responsible for the payroll with outsourced payroll bureau.
• Fee Earner reports.
• Bank account reconciliations.
• Deal with quarterly VAT returns.
• Prepare and review budgets and forecasts.
• Dealing with Aged Debt.
• Managing the Purchase Ledger.
• Managing the Employer’s company Credit Cards.
• Processing Expense claims.
• Finance Department Line Manager.
• Day to day responsibility for Accounts staff including training and Appraisals.
• Assistant COFA.
• Responsible for providing new staff members with a comprehensive guide to the Finance Department and its role within the firm. Provide an introduction to posting time, KPI reports with all new Trainee’s and Fee-Earners.
• All other Finance related work including covering for other staff within the Finance Department for holidays & sickness including Financial Postings, Bill Processing, Bank Reconciliations, Expenses and Credit Control.
• Responsible for the Annual SAR report and liaising with the firms Auditors.
• Liaising with the Partners & Fee-Earners dealing with their WIP, unbilled disbursements, unpaid bills, ACL reports & any other related matters.
• Hybrid working arrangement available upon satisfactory completion of probationary period.

The Candidate is required to have:

• Working knowledge of Case Management Systems and Microsoft Office.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working in finance in a law firm.
• High levels of integrity, accuracy and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable communicating at all levels.

For full details please contact Natalie Mayger at The Recruiter Specialists.