via Reed · 14 September 2026 ·5 days ago

Head of Finance

JMF Associates
North London Full-time GBP 75,000 – 90,000
This listing is from Reed
View original listing ↗

JMF Associates is seeking a Head of Finance for our esteemed Law Firm , based in North London. This senior leadership role involves delivering strategic financial control, overseeing daily accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with legislative standards. You will manage the finance strategy, budget, audits, and build key internal and external relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Financial Controller within a legal firm, with strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles tailored to professional services. Your proven ability to interpret financial data for non-finance colleagues and your track record in managing financial teams will be essential to success in this role. The Head of Finance supervised a Finance team of 3 transactional staff.

  • Educated to degree level and qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior finance role within a professional services environment

  • Strong knowledge of accounting, budgeting, auditing, and taxation principles

  • Experience managing teams and developing finance strategies

  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

This firm offers hybrid working with 3 days per week working from home. The Head of Finance vacancies provides a collaborative environment within a progressive law firm committed to professional growth and excellence. Benefits include professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to shape the firm’s financial future.

The market for this type of role

Similar openings
999
Accounting · the UK
Full-time
80%
of Accounting roles in the UK
Remote possible
5%
of Accounting roles
JMF Associates

16 open positions · BL97BR, Bromley, Central London, City Of London, Dartford +7

📊 Accounting · the UK
651
active jobs
7.8%
Remote
Ø 2d
avg. online
Top skills in demand
ExcelERPBudgetISOSAPIFRSKPIPower BILeanOracle

Frequently asked questions

How many Accounting jobs are available in North London?
Currently 999 Accounting roles in North London on AlmostHired, across 333 different companies. Our data is updated daily.
Do Accounting roles offer remote work?
5% of Accounting roles in the UK allow remote work, either partial or full. To filter specifically for remote positions, use AlmostHired.
How do I know if I match this role?
Upload your CV — our AI compares your profile to the job requirements and gives you a precise match score, with matching and missing skills.