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Finance Director / Head of Accounts


Company : JMC Legal


Location : London, Greater London


Created : 2025-06-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Due to continued success this Legal 500 Firm located in the City seeks a Finance Director to join their expanding team.This modern, dynamic outfit is offering progression, a highly competitive salary and the opportunity to gain exposure from Chambers ranked & Legal 500 professionals. The Firm: Ranked in the top legal 500, this firm are different to many others- they have a unique progressive culture, and unlike other practices, it is common for people to stay there and progress for their entire careerThis firm is multi-service and is continuously evolving, and has a good blend of commercial and creativity. They have progressed and now have a loyal client base across the UK, with the Head office residing in London.They deal with an extremely high-quality of work and they continuously punch above their weight. The Role: As a Finance Director you will be responsible for:Oversee daily accounting and legal cashier operations.Supervise and train accounts team, monitor performance, and allocate tasks.Prepare monthly management accounts, KPIs, and cash flow reports.Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.Monitor income, expenditure, and budget compliance.Post monthly journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll) and process VAT returns.Perform bank reconciliations, client-to-office transfers, and supplier invoice postings.Handle payroll processing and PAYE/NI payments.Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.Manage SAR audits and liaise with the bank and HMRC.Support senior management with analysis and address partner and staff queries. Requirements: Minimum 4 years of experience in finance within a law firmRecent experience working under SRA Solicitors Accounts Rules in a law firm is essentialYou will have strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team Salary & Benefits: Salary is highly competitive, negotiable and dependent upon your level of experience. They are looking for long-term hires and pay well for the right candidate.Excellent Benefits packageFriendly, dynamic and modern working cultureHigh quality workApply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.