Finance Manager

Finance Manager Position:- Permanent - Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. An experienced Finance Manager is required to lead the finance function within a regulated legal environment, ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and delivering effective financial control and reporting on a full-time permanent basis. Key Responsibilities Manage all finance operations, including accounts payable, billing, credit control, payroll, client accounting and petty cash Ensure accurate client and office accounts in line with SAR and HMRC requirements Oversee cashiering functions, bank reconciliations (daily, monthly and SRA), VAT and payroll Review and approve payments, including CHAPS, BACS and completion statements Produce month-end, management and year-end accounts (with external support) Manage budgets, journals, audit preparation and dormant balances Lead, develop and manage the accounts team, including training and recruitment Act as key finance contact for partners, fee earners and external stakeholders Support quarterly financial reviews and compliance reviews with COFA/COLP Requirements A minimum of two years experience of working in a busy Legal Cashiering department. Existing experience of working to the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Solicitors Regulation Authority. Experience of daily banking, office and client transfers, cheque processing, petty cash, bank reconciliations and payroll Experience of working with legal accounts software packages Registered with SRA as a legal cashier & ILFM Registered (desired) Team leadership experience with strong organisational and communication skills For further information please apply now or reach us on 01258 458 695 TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-09