Legal Finance Manager

Our client is a leading firm in East London, who are seeking to recruit a Legal Finance Manager responsible for a small team. Role: ● Managing the accounting functions of the firm with a small team. * Preparation of the Management Packs on a monthly basis to an agreed timetable, including key performance analysis. * Profit and Loss. * Variance reports on actual v forecast. * Cashflow statements and day to day cashflow management. * Month end journals. * Overhead reports. * Responsible for the payroll with outsourced payroll bureau. * Fee Earner reports. * Bank account reconciliations. * Deal with quarterly VAT returns. * Prepare and review budgets and forecasts. * Dealing with Aged Debt. * Managing the Purchase Ledger. * Managing the Employer’s company Credit Cards. * Processing Expense claims. * Finance Department Line Manager. * Day to day responsibility for Accounts staff including training and Appraisals. * Assistant COFA. ● Comprehensive knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and ensuring that the Employer is compliant. * Responsible for providing new staff members with a comprehensive guide to the Finance Department and its role within the firm. Provide an introduction to posting time, KPI reports with all new Trainee’s and Fee-Earners. * All other Finance related work including covering for other staff within the Finance Department for holidays & sickness including Financial Postings, Bill Processing, Bank Reconciliations, Expenses and Credit Control. * Responsible for the Annual SAR report and liaising with the firms Auditors. * Liaising with the Partners & Fee-Earners dealing with their WIP, unbilled disbursements, unpaid bills, ACL reports & any other related matters. * Hybrid working arrangement to be discussed. The Candidate is required to have: ▪ Working knowledge of Case Management Systems and Microsoft Office. ▪ Accuracy and attention to detail. ▪ Experience working in finance in a law firm. ▪ High levels of integrity, accuracy and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. ▪ Strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable communicating at all levels. The Role offers competitive salary and benefits. Please apply asap for more information