Job Description
The Company
Our client is a fast-paced, fast-growing, and forward-thinking law firm that supports high-profile clients across a range of innovative sectors. With local, national, and international reach, the firm employs over 1,800 people in offices across the UK
The Role
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Contract Legal Finance Manager to join the Operational Finance team on a 9-month contract. Reporting directly to the Head of Operational Finance, you will work closely with managers across all finance functions to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, Credit Control, and Supplier Payments.
This role is critical in maintaining business-as-usual operations while supporting team managers as they focus on a major project to replace the current finance system.
Responsibilities will include
1. Review and approve or reject all out-of-policy travel spend and inter-office travel.
2. Authorise payment runs for the Purchase Ledger team.
3. Manage weekly team rotas to ensure full operational coverage.
4. Update daily cashflow forecasts with expected income and expenditure.
5. Complete daily bank reconciliations and post standing orders and direct debits.
6. Perform and sign off monthly client account reconciliations.
7. Prepare monthly statistics, KPIs, and financial control repor...