**Finance Manager - Manchester**A UK leading practice in sport and media law, is seeking a Finance Manager to join its esteemed team. This role offers a unique chance to work within a highly desired sector, collaborating with top-rated professionals in a firm recognised by Chambers and Legal 500.**Benefits:**- **Hybrid Working:** Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.- **Prestigious Sector:** Engage with high-profile clients, including foremost organisations, associations, clubs, players, athletes, and agents, both nationally and internationally.- **Supportive Environment:** Join a friendly and collaborative team committed to professional growth and excellence.**Role Overview:**Reporting directly to the firm’s Partners, the Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in the financial operations of the firm. Key responsibilities include:- Analysing and providing financial reports to the Partners on a range of financial KPIs.- Implementing and managing the firm’s WIP management process.- Overseeing time recording across the firm and liaising with fee earners.- Managing the firm’s billing processes.- Enforcing the firm’s credit control process.- Assisting with client onboarding processes.- Handling other finance-related operational tasks and duties as required.**Skills and Experience Required:**- Full-time availability is preferable, although part-time applications will be considered for exceptional and/or experienced candidates.- Accounting qualifications are advantageous but not essential.- Familiarity with practice management and accounting systems, time recording, and legal billing software.- Proficiency in widely accepted office technology, particularly Microsoft 365, with a strong focus on Excel skills.- Proven experience in a similar finance role.- Excellent written and oral communication skills.- Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues.- Strategic thinking and planning capabilities.- Strong administrative and organisational skills.- Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and cultural sensitivity.- Eligibility to work in the UK.This role is ideal for a finance professional looking to make a significant impact within a top-tier legal practice. If you possess the required skills and experience, this could be the perfect next step in your career.Please send your CV to for consideration
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Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England
£80,000 - £96,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Finance Manager position in Manchester is with a leading firm in sport and media law, offering a chance to work in a prestigious sector.
- The role involves analyzing financial reports, managing billing processes, and overseeing WIP management, reporting directly to the firm's Partners.
- Candidates should have proven experience in a similar finance role, with familiarity in practice management systems and strong Excel skills.
- The position is full-time preferred, but part-time options may be considered for exceptional candidates, and accounting qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
- Salary details are not specified in the job description, but the role is suitable for professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive and collaborative environment.
