Job description
Finance Manager
Location: Cwmbran
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Monday to Friday
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free on-site parking
We're looking for a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to join our clients friendly Accounts Team based in Cwmbran. This full-time role is ideal for someone with a background in legal finance, a strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR), and a passion for leading and developing a team.
What you'll be doing:
Working closely with a small team, you'll handle a variety of finance and supervisory tasks, including:
* Managing day-to-day accounts operations and resolving accounts queries
* Reconciling client accounts and ensuring SAR compliance
* Processing staff expenses, direct debits, standing orders, and daily banking
* Posting bills, handling volume completion packs, and processing payments (including TTs and BACS)
* Maintaining the purchase ledger and managing card payments
* Monitoring and reporting on client balances and handling staff ledger queries
* Admin duties such as filing and responding to phone queries
As a supervisor, you'll also:
* Prepare monthly financial reports for Partners and Management, and attend board meetings if needed
* Liaise with external accountants to ensure compliance and timely completion of accounts
* Oversee monthly payroll
* Support, supervise, and develop a team of legal cashiers
Requirements
* Experience supervising a small team, ideally within a legal finance environment
* Strong working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
* Confident using case management systems and Excel (or similar software) to generate financial reports
* A client-focused, solutions-driven approach with excellent communication skills
If you're looking for a varied finance role in a supportive environment with real opportunities to contribute and grow, we'd love to hear from you.
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