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Finance ManagerAusten Lloyd Legal Recruitment • Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
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Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Austen Lloyd Legal Recruitment • Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Finance Manager


Legal 500 Firm | Hertfordshire | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits


An established and highly regarded Legal 500 law firm in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to join its leadership team


This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified finance professional with proven legal sector experience to play a key role within a successful and growing firm, working closely with senior leadership to drive financial performance, strategic planning and operational excellence


The Role


Working closely with the firm's leadership team, you will have responsibility for the finance function, ensuring robust financial management, regulatory compliance and the delivery of high-quality financial information to support business decision-making


Key responsibilities include:


  • Leading and developing the finance team
  • Preparing monthly management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts
  • Providing strategic financial advice to the senior leadership team
  • Managing the firm's financial planning and reporting processes
  • Ensuring full compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and all relevant regulatory requirements
  • Overseeing client and office account transactions
  • Managing year-end accounts and liaising with external auditors and accountants
  • Monitoring financial performance and identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency
  • Managing payroll, VAT, tax and statutory reporting
  • Driving process improvements and supporting wider business initiatives
  • Maintaining strong financial controls and risk management procedures


About You


To be successful in this role you will have:


  • A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) (essential)
  • Significant senior finance experience within a UK law firm (essential)
  • A thorough understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills
  • Experience producing insightful management information and financial analysis
  • Exceptional communication and organisational skills
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally


What's on Offer


  • The opportunity to join a respected Legal 500 law firm
  • A senior leadership role with genuine influence on the firm's continued success
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Supportive, collaborative and professional working environment
  • Excellent long-term career prospects


If you are a qualified accountant with substantial law firm finance experience and are looking for your next senior opportunity in Hertfordshire, we would love to hear from you


Please apply below or get in touch with Isabel at Austen Lloyd for a confidential chat

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