Finance Manager with Boutique Law Firm

Totum Partners is working with an established boutique Law firm to recruit a Finance Manager for their London office. They are keen on candidates currently working as Accountants in smaller Law firms, looking to take a step up to Finance Manager. It is beneficial, but not essential to be fully ACCA/ACA/CIMA-qualified.

Finance Manager with Boutique Law Firm

Based in Central London (3 days-a-week working from home)

Finance Manager Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including commentary and analysis for senior, non-financial stakeholders
• Support the production of budgets and forecasts, and monitor financial performance vs budgeted/forecasted figures
• Assist the firm's Compliance Officer, ensuring adherence to SRA Accounts Rules
• Production and presentation of regular financial reports for Partners and senior stakeholders
• Work closely with credit control and billers to ensure timely completion of work
• Liaise with Partners and Fee Earners, performing ad-hoc analysis and monitoring WIP
• Assist with audit preparations and liaise with external Auditors

Finance Manager Experience:

• APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY WORKING IN A LAW FIRM
• Strong SRA Accounts Rules knowledge
• Strong technical accounting skillset and experience, in addition to communication and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of partnership accounting/taxation is highly desirable