Finance Manager

Maclaren Warner Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law practice seeks an experienced Finance Manager to join their team in Nottingham. This role entails managing financial reporting, supervising legal cashier duties, and ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules. If you hold a relevant qualification and have significant experience in legal finance, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal practice at a senior finance level.
• Full understanding of the Legal Cashier Function.
• Statutory Reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Legal Cashier Duties and client payments.
• Produce monthly management accounts and oversee VAT returns.
• Assist CFO with budget settings and manage compliance with SRA Audit regulations.

Skills

Legal accounting software

Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules

Organizational skills

Accuracy and precision in reporting

Supervisory skills

Education

ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

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Finance Manager – Legal

Salary circa 32-38k dependent on skills and experience

Full time

Ilkeston/Eastwood– office based daily – car driver ideally– travel to Castle Donnington & Leeds as required

WLR Legal Solutions Ltd currently operates several legal brands supporting clients in all areas of law. MacLaren Warner, a well-established and reputable High Street practice was acquired in 2024 and operates alongside our 2 other legal brands of WLR Law and Front Row Legal.

As part of a wider group of companies spanning Accountancy, Finance and Insurance, MacLaren Warner benefits from a broad range of services designed to support our clients in every aspect of their day-to-day business needs. Our experienced, customer-focused team also enjoys excellent career prospects whether you choose to continue developing your expertise in your current specialism with a focused and transparent approach or explore opportunities to diversify and grow your career within a sustainable, expanding business.

Role Purpose

The role of the Finance Manager for the Legal Pillar is to proactively support the Group CFO with financial management and reporting, management of the client and office ledgers for all law firms, and provide management information monthly and as required.

This role is crucial to supporting the COFA (Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration) with compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and protection of client monies, as well as providing a broader accounting, financial planning & analysis role for the Pillar.

The role will be responsible for line management and direction of the Group Legal Cashier/s.

The main duties include but not limited to:-

• Supervision of all Legal Cashier Duties. This includes having overall management of incoming and outgoing client payments, correct handling of client monies and transfers, SRA compliant client account reconciliations and adherence to SRA Audit regulations
• Design & Implementation of processes supporting full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules
• Ensure accurate Billing and Invoicing
• Production of Monthly Management Accounts
• Monthly
• Assist CFO with budget and target settings across the Pillar
• Production of detailed weekly KPIs
• Oversee VAT returns for Pillar
• Liaise with WLR Accountancy Solutions for all Statutory Filings
• Credit Control
• Purchase Ledger Management
• Cashflow Management
• Deputy COFA

Skills and Knowledge

• Previous experience working in a Legal Practice at a Senior Finance Level
• Preferably Newly Qualified ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA
• Proficiency with legal accounting software
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules & COFA expectations
• Full understanding of the Legal Cashier Function
• Statutory Reporting knowledge
• Accuracy & Precision when reporting numbers
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Supervisory & Management Skills
• Collaboration skills with colleagues and driving the Finance relationship
• Written and Verbal Communication: Expressing yourself clearly in both forms.
• Honesty and Integrity: Handling financial matters ethically

Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please send your cv by return.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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