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The role
Job Description
Financial Controller (12 Month FTC)
Our leading UK law firm client is on the lookout for a legal experienced Financial Controller on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. Due to additional workloads, the firm require a Financial Controller who can provide support to the Finance Director with overseeing cashiering, reporting, revenue and financial compliance, and step in to cover managers when needed.
\n- Salary to £120,000
- 12-month fixed-term contract – July 2026 start
- Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office per week)
- 09:30-17:30 working hours
- West End, London
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Financial Controller Key Responsibilities:
\n- Support the firm’s regulatory and financial compliance obligations, including HMRC requirements and Solicitors’ Accounts Rules
- Drive effective working capital management through WIP, billing and debt collection oversight
- Maintain robust financial controls, policies and accounting records
- Support the delivery of financial and compliance audits
- Oversee financial reporting, management information and business analysis
- Identify and manage financial risks, opportunities and strategic initiatives
- Review and develop financial policies, procedures and training
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the firm
- Collaborate with Finance, IT and Business Services teams to improve processes and increase automation
- Support the ongoing development of the firm’s systems and operational capabilities
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Skills & Requirements of the Financial Controller:
\n- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- 3+ years’ experience as a Financial Controller or similar level within a law firm
- Strong understanding of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules
- Sound knowledge of VAT and partnership tax
- SQL and Power BI reporting skills would also be an advantage
