Finance Manager

Finance Manager

(7-Month Contract)

£70,000 pro rata

London EC2N

Our client, a prestigious law firm in London, is seeking a Finance Manager for a 7-month contract. This role requires full-time office presence for the first three months, followed by one day per week working from home.

Role Overview:

The Finance Manager will oversee day-to-day financial operations of the London office, working closely with a Finance Assistant. For the three-month maternity leave cover period, the successful candidate will report to the Senior Finance, with in-office support available.

We are looking for a highly competent, detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SARs) and the confidence to engage with partners effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for the London office’s finance function.
• Supervise and support the London Finance Assistant.
• Maintain financial controls and processes to ensure compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requirements.
• Manage the monthly and annual financial statement close processes, ensuring timely reporting of financial results and key performance indicators.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements, budgets, and forecasts for senior management.
• Oversee cash flow and working capital management to support business operations.
• Coordinate financial audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review VAT returns and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist the Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA).
• Provide stand-in support for journal entries, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and bank reconciliations.
• Handle ad hoc projects and additional tasks as required.
• Occasional overtime may be necessary.

Essential Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in legal finance.
• Strong understanding of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SARs) and legal accounting procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in engaging with partners and external parties.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience with 3E Elite (ERP), Xcelerate (Budgeting/Forecasting), and Chrome River (expense reporting) is advantageous.

This role is ideal for a proactive, knowledgeable, and detail-driven finance professional who can ensure a seamless financial operation during the contract period.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Gavin Coleman for a confidential discussion.

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