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Finance Supervisor - International Law Firm

Ryder Reid Legal Ltd
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Ryder Reid Legal is looking for a Finance Supervisor for a 7-month fixed-term contract in London, offering a competitive salary.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in legal finance and proficiency in general accounting procedures.
  • Key responsibilities include supervising daily financial operations, maintaining financial controls, and overseeing financial statement close processes.
  • The position involves a hybrid work model, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.
  • Candidates should have excellent communication skills and advanced MS Office proficiency, particularly in Excel.

Title: Finance Supervisor (7m FTC)

Location:LondonSalary: CompetitiveHybrid: 4 days in office/1 from home

Ryder Reid Legal is seeking a dedicated Finance Supervisor to join the London office on a maternity cover contract. This role involves providing essential local office finance support and working closely with firm finance teams internationally and in London.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise daily financial operations, ensuring compliance with firm-wide policies and legal requirements.
  • Act as the main point of contact for the London office's accounting department.
  • Maintain financial controls, meet SRA requirements, and ensure data integrity.
  • Oversee monthly and annual financial statement close processes and timely reporting.
  • Prepare and analyse financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Manage cash flow and working capital.
  • Coordinate financial audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Review VAT returns and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support the Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA).
  • Provide stand-in support for the London finance team as needed.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in legal finance.
  • Proficiency in general accounting procedures and compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel.
  • Knowledge of 3E Elite, Xcelerate, and Chrome River is an asset.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.