Finance Manager Legal
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  • England,East of England,Bedfordshire
  • full-time
  • £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Reed Finance is proud to be working in partnership with a local legal firm to recruit a diligent and experienced Legal Practice Manager (Finance).
Working closely with the CEO and Board, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day management of the Finance and Administrative functions to drive business performance and steer the business in the right direction.
Core Duties Include:
*Understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting
*Management of accounts team and administration staff.
*Prepare information for annual SARs audit and year-end accounts.
*Identify and mitigate potential risks, including GDPR and accounts breaches.
*Draft, review, and update policies in line with Lexcel, CQS, and SRA guidelines.
*Monitor financial performance and provide regular reports.
*Handle VAT returns, corporation tax instalments, payroll supervision, and NI/Tax payments.
*Conduct team appraisals and provide relevant software/system support.
Requirements:
*Previous Finance experience in a Legal or Professional Services environment.
*Strong knowledge of Solicitor Accounts Rules and SRA Handbook obligations.
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or finalist (desirable)
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
*Proficiency in financial software and MS Office
*Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
The Firm:
Based in the Bedfordshire area they are a leader in their local market, covering most legal practices and have shown strong and consistent growth in recent years. They offer a progressive approach to the work environment and culture, in turn offering room for career development and progression.
Salary and benefits:
The role of Practice Manager is £60,000pa with upside for the perfect fit, alongside flexible working hours.
I am keen to speak with fully or near qualified accountants, coupled with good experience in the legal world, looking to take that next step up in their Legal Finance career. Please submit your up-to-date CV or contact Nathan at the Reed MK office for more info.
Job number 1783315
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Company Details:
REED Finance
Company size: 2,500–4,999 employees
Industry: Financial Services
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