Practice / Finance Manager

City of London Permanent £70,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
This role will be for a Finance Manager to lead all financial operations in the London office of an international law firm. You will also act in the capacity of Practice Manager and supervise all support staff.
  • Opportunity to act in dual role as Practice & Finance Manager for London office
  • Reporting directly to Managing Partner in London

About Our Client

My Client is an international law firm with a small but successful practice in London.

Job Description

  • Authorise supplier invoices, payments, and manage banking relationships.
  • Oversee cash flow forecasting, cash calls, and receivables with Paris.
  • Manage payroll, staff benefits, pension compliance, and related reporting.
  • Ensure tax compliance, including LLP returns, VAT, and PSA filings.
  • Act as COFA, ensuring SRA compliance and conducting audits.
  • Review internal controls, authorisations, and expense policies.
  • Handle lease renewals, sub-tenant management, and service charge reconciliations.
  • Manage Companies House filings and LLP membership updates.
  • Supervise staff, arrange coverage, and evaluate team performance.
  • Coordinate audits with CFO and HQ and act as the main contact for auditors.

The Successful Applicant

  • Finance experience in a Law Firm environment.
  • Experience managing a small finance department.
  • Management team experience, including overseeing business services and support staff for a small office.
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks in legal finance environments.
  • Experience in change management and system implementation projects.
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills.
  • Proactive and skilled in handling financial and operational tasks.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary, benefits (private medical, pension, 25 days annual leave), and flexible Hybrid working environment!

Contact
Isabelle Hansen
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6647779
Phone number
+442072691731

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabelle Hansen
Consultant phone
+442072691731
Job reference
JN-012025-6647779