Finance Director / Head of Accounts

Due to continued success this Legal 500 Firm located in the City seeks a Finance Director to join their expanding team.

This modern, dynamic outfit is offering progression, a highly competitive salary and the opportunity to gain exposure from Chambers ranked & Legal 500 professionals.

The Firm:

Ranked in the top legal 500, this firm are different to many others- they have a unique progressive culture, and unlike other practices, it is common for people to stay there and progress for their entire career

This firm is multi-service and is continuously evolving, and has a good blend of commercial and creativity. They have progressed and now have a loyal client base across the UK, with the Head office residing in London.

They deal with an extremely high-quality of work and they continuously punch above their weight.

The Role:

As a Finance Director you will be responsible for:

• Oversee daily accounting and legal cashier operations.
• Supervise and train accounts team, monitor performance, and allocate tasks.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, KPIs, and cash flow reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Monitor income, expenditure, and budget compliance.
• Post monthly journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll) and process VAT returns.
• Perform bank reconciliations, client-to-office transfers, and supplier invoice postings.
• Handle payroll processing and PAYE/NI payments.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage SAR audits and liaise with the bank and HMRC.
• Support senior management with analysis and address partner and staff queries.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in finance within a law firm
• Recent experience working under SRA Solicitors Accounts Rules in a law firm is essential

• You will have strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary is highly competitive, negotiable and dependent upon your level of experience. They are looking for long-term hires and pay well for the right candidate.
• Excellent Benefits package
• Friendly, dynamic and modern working culture
• High quality work

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.