Lead Accountant – Witney (office-based, with travel to other sites)
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Benefits
Are you a fully qualified ACCA accountant looking for a leadership role where you can make your mark? We're working with a well-established and highly respected legal practice to find their new Lead Accountant — a career-defining opportunity to take ownership of the finance function and guide a small but growing team.
As Lead Accountant, you'll be at the heart of the business, responsible for both day-to-day finance and shaping the longer-term strategy. You'll lead a team of 4–5, providing direction, mentoring, and support while ensuring financial operations run smoothly.
Your role will include:
* Overseeing billing, reconciliations, and bank monitoring
* Leading month-end and year-end processes
* Managing VAT returns, statutory payments, and payroll runs
* Supporting fee earners with financial insights
* Driving the transition from paper-based to electronic systems
* Building, developing, and motivating your finance team
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who is not just technically strong, but also ambitious and ready to grow into a senior leadership role within the firm.
* Fully qualified ACCA (essential)
* Strong financial controls and excellent attention to detail
* Confidence handling large and complex transactions
* Ideally, experience in legal accounts or audit (not essential)
* A proactive, hands-on approach with the flexibility to travel between offices when required
* Previous experience leading or mentoring a team
This isn't just another finance role — it's a career progression opportunity within a supportive, people-focused business.
* Step into a Lead Accountant position with clear leadership responsibilities
* Manage and shape a talented team, with the freedom to put your stamp on processes
* Play a key role in the firm's modernisation journey, helping move towards a fully electronic system
* Be part of a long-standing, trusted legal practice with a collaborative and friendly culture
* Competitive salary £55,000–£65,000, plus benefits and long-term career stability
Location: Based in Witney with regular travel to other regional offices across Oxfordshire.