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Finance Manager
Permanent
Up to £45k
Rachel Phillips
rachel@tsrlegal.co.uk
20 days ago
24/09/2024

Finance Manager – Leading Law Firm

Location: Cardiff

Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE)

The opportunity

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career? Join a leading Legal 500 firm  & a dynamic Management Services Team, where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will be recognised.

Why Choose This Role?

  • Competitive Salary: Your expertise will be rewarded with a competitive salary, with annual reviews to ensure it reflects your experience.
  • Generous Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 28 days, plus bank holidays.
  • Health Benefits: After a qualifying period, you will receive eye care and private medical insurance to prioritise your well-being.

Role Overview

As a Finance Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the finance department, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Posting supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and arranging payments
  • Handling fee invoices, credit notes, and disbursement write-offs
  • Monitoring and authorising payments to clients and other parties
  • Conducting various reconciliations and posting between bank accounts
  • Managing credit control and pursuing unbilled disbursements
  • Supervising the Finance Assistant and providing necessary training
  • Assisting the Finance Director and handling special finance projects
  • Generating performance reports and ensuring compliance with firm policies and SRA rules

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will be organised, detail-oriented, and possess a positive work ethic. Previous experience in a finance role, particularly within the legal profession, is highly desirable. Familiarity with SRA accounts rules is preferred but not essential.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Meticulous attention to detail and ability to meet finance system deadlines
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong IT proficiency, particularly with accounts software and Excel
  • Self-motivated and proactive, capable of working with minimal supervision
  • Team-oriented with a focus on continuous departmental improvement
  • Ability to identify unusual results, risk events, and associated reporting obligations

Apply now

Please contact Rachel Phillips, Associate Director in confidence on 02920 388100 / Rachel@tsrlegal.co.uk or apply below.