Finance Manager
Cwmbran | £26,000 - £40,000 | Monday to Friday |
Acorn by Synergie are looking for a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to join our client's 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.Benefits:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Free on-site parking. 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.
Interested? Apply now or contact AnnMarie at the Acorn by Synergie Head Office in Newport!
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