Finance Manager - Legal - Up to £75,000 per annum

Finance Manager – Legal Sector – Luton – £55,000–£75,000

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established and respected regional law firm based in Luton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who wants to take the next step in their career within a professional services environment, taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function while working closely with the firm's leadership team.

You’ll oversee a small Accounts team and play a key role across financial controls, management reporting, budgeting, compliance and the Solicitors Accounts Rules, with support available from the Finance Partner.

The role:

• Luton – Dunstable Road


• £55,000–£75,000 depending on experience and qualifications


• 9.00am–5.30pm, Monday–Friday


• Full-time, office-based

Key responsibilities:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the Finance department


• Managing and supporting a small Accounts team


• Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) and regulatory requirements


• Overseeing client and office accounts, reconciliations and financial reporting


• Managing the annual SAR audit process


• Supporting budgeting, financial planning and management reporting for Partners


• Assisting with annual financial statements and liaising with external accountants


• Reviewing financial controls, systems and processes and identifying improvements


• Managing the monthly payroll process alongside HR


• Supporting the Senior Leadership Team with wider financial and operational matters


• Managing supplier relationships and key service contracts


• Maintaining strong financial discipline, controls and compliance across the business

About you:

• AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant, alongside strong practical experience


• Solid experience across bookkeeping, accounting processes and financial controls


• Previous experience within a law firm finance function would be advantageous


• Knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and their practical application


• Legal cashiering experience would be beneficial


• Experience supervising, managing or supporting members of a finance/accounts team


• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on financial governance


• Experience with accounting and financial management systems


• Strong communication skills and the ability to work confidently with Partners and senior stakeholders


• Legal aid accounting knowledge would be advantageous but isn't essential

The package:

• £55,000–£75,000 depending on experience and qualifications


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Free flu jabs


• 25 days annual leave plus bank


• Christmas shut down


• Life insurance


• 9.00am–5.30pm Monday–Friday

This could suit an experienced Legal Finance Manager, Accountant with Legal experience looking to step up, Accounts Manager or AAT/part-qualified accountant with strong law firm experience who is ready to take greater ownership of the finance function.

If you're interested, apply and if suitable we will be in touch.

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