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Finance Director - Law Firm
Job Posted: 16 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Expire in: 12 days
Job Description
My client is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join its leadership team in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
This is a senior strategic role offering the opportunity to lead the firm's financial management, ensure compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules, and play a key role in driving the firm's long-term growth and profitability. The successful candidate will work closely with the Board of Equity Partners while overseeing the day-to-day operation of the finance function.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Leading the firm's financial strategy and supporting long-term business planning
• Preparing budgets, forecasts, management accounts and financial reports
• Monitoring cash flow, profitability, WIP, lock-up, debtors and billing performance
• Managing payroll, pensions, PAYE, National Insurance and VAT returns
• Overseeing year-end accounts and coordinating external audits
• Ensuring full compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and regulatory obligations
• Managing client accounts, reconciliations and financial controls
• Supporting the firm's COFA and liaising with reporting accountants and regulatory bodies
• Providing commercial financial analysis to support business decisions
• Developing financial reporting, KPIs and performance dashboards
• Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team
• Assisting with day-to-day legal cashier duties where required
Requirements
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or significant equivalent legal finance experience
• Previous senior finance leadership experience within a UK law firm
• Strong knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting procedures
• Experience of financial planning, budgeting and board-level reporting
• Knowledge of WIP, billing, lock-up, cash flow management and client accounts
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational abilities
• Proficiency with legal practice management systems, Excel and payroll software
• Ability to support and supervise a small finance team while remaining hands-on when required
What's on Offer
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Senior leadership position with strategic influence
• Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing law firm
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.
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