Job Description
Legal Finance & Practice Manager / Head of Finance
Location: Office-based with hybrid flexibility (1 day from home after probation)Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (flexibility available)
Role Overview
An established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Finance & Practice Manager / Head of Finance to lead the firm's accounts function and oversee financial compliance. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) while managing the firm's finance operations and supporting wider practice management.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure full compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SRA) and all financial regulatory requirements.
* Oversee the firm's finance and accounts operations, acting as Head of Finance.
* Conduct regular team check-ins and performance management.
* Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting for leadership.
* Complete monthly SRA client and office account reconciliations.
* Manage daily banking operations, including payments and reconciliations.
* Maintain and manage all firm bank accounts.
* Administer and reconcile petty cash.
* Prepare and support VAT submissions.
* Process payments and nominal ledger postings.
* Implement and oversee credit control procedures.
Key Requirements
* Strong experience in Legal Finance Management within a law firm.
* Extensive knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR).
* Experience managing or supervising a legal accounts team.
* Strong understanding of the COFA role and regulatory compliance responsibilities.
* Knowledge of property transactions, including completion statements, completion packs, KYC, AML, and risk compliance.
* Experience or familiarity with Legal Aid Agency accounting processes (desirable).
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