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Finance Director / Head of Accounts, City of London
Client:
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location:
City of London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
2e7721b0d638
Job Views:
3
Posted:
25.06.2025
Expiry Date:
09.08.2025
Job Description:
Finance Director / Head of Accounts
This legal 500 firm located in the City seeks a Finance Director to join their expanding team due to continued success.
This modern, dynamic firm offers progression, a highly competitive salary, and exposure to Chambers ranked & Legal 500 professionals.
The Firm:
Ranked in the top legal 500, this firm has a unique progressive culture. Employees often stay and progress throughout their careers. It is a multi-service firm that is continuously evolving with a good blend of commercial and creative work. They have a loyal client base across the UK, with their head office in London. They handle high-quality work and often punch above their weight.
The Role:
As a Finance Director, responsibilities include:
* Overseeing daily accounting and legal cashier operations.
* Supervising and training the accounts team, monitoring performance, and allocating tasks.
* Preparing monthly management accounts, KPIs, and cash flow reports.
* Managing budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
* Monitoring income, expenditure, and budget compliance.
* Posting monthly journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll) and processing VAT returns.
* Performing bank reconciliations, client-to-office transfers, and supplier invoice postings.
* Handling payroll processing and PAYE/NI payments.
* Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
* Managing SAR audits and liaising with banks and HMRC.
* Supporting senior management with analysis and addressing partner and staff queries.
Requirements:
* Minimum 4 years of finance experience within a law firm.
* Recent experience working under SRA Solicitors Accounts Rules in a law firm is essential.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
Salary & Benefits:
* Salary is highly competitive, negotiable, and dependent on experience. They seek long-term hires and pay well for the right candidate.
* Excellent benefits package.
* Friendly, dynamic, and modern working culture.
* High-quality work.
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