Finance Manager
hace 4 días
Luton
Finance Manager - Luton - Legal Firm - £45,000-£60,000 Your new company A long-established and reputable law firm based in Luton is seeking a capable, hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the firm’s day-to-day accounting function. This role offers stability, autonomy, and the opportunity to be a core part of a trusted local practice. Your new role This is a highly varied and involved role ideally suited to someone who enjoys end-to-end accounting within an SME environment. You will be responsible for bookkeeping, management accounts, cash flow, ledgers and legal cashiering for a firm with multiple completions per month. The firm utilises an external accountancy practice for end-of-year accounts and payroll, giving you the space to focus on core in-house financial operations. • Full responsibility for day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration., • Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports for the Partners., • Cash flow forecasting, monitoring, and daily cash management., • Oversight of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general ledger activity., • Acting as the firm’s Legal Cashier, ensuring compliance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SAR)., • Managing client and office accounts, reconciliations, and banking processes., • Supporting fee earners with financial queries and completion-related financial processes., • Liaising with the firm’s external accountants for payroll and year-end accounts., • Ensuring accurate financial documentation, audit readiness, and compliance practices. What you'll need to succeed • An experienced Finance Manager/Accountant with a strong grounding in bookkeeping and legal finance., • Comfortable working autonomously in a role with full ownership of day-to-day accounting., • Experience within a law firm or awareness of legal cashiering / Solicitors’ Accounts Rules., • Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills., • Confident producing management accounts and cash flow reports. What you'll get in return • Opportunity to step into a respected local law firm with a long-standing reputation., • Autonomy and ownership of the finance function., • Support from an external accountancy practice for year-end and payroll., • Stable, long-term role in a friendly, professional environment., • Competitive salary of £45,000-£60,000, depending on experience. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4782630