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Finance Manager
Pogust Goodhead
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Finance Manager
United Kingdom
Full Time
4 weeks ago
No Sponsorship
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Key skills
Communication
Time Management
Collaboration
About this role
Role Overview
Oversee payroll processes in collaboration with HR, ensuring accurate reconciliation between HR data, payroll reports, and payment batches
Review and manage payroll-related postings and ensure accuracy in financial reporting
Co-ordinate bank payment imports and ensure the timely release of payments by authorised approvers
Take overall responsibility for the Accounts Payable function, including supervision of the AP Manager
Ensure all supplier invoices are recorded accurately and on a timely basis
Oversee payment run preparation and execution
Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, resolving invoice and payment queries
Monitor and analyse trade creditor balances, maintaining trackers for complex or high-value suppliers
Manage the month-end timetable, ensuring the timely closure of all source ledgers
Prepare and post month-end journals, including payroll, accruals, prepayments, and depreciation
Perform reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts
Produce monthly management accounts for review by the Finance Controller and Finance Director
Deliver initial variance analysis against budget, with clear and concise commentary
Oversee daily cash flow reporting, ensuring all firm receipts are processed promptly
Monitor cash balances and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational requirements
Ringfence funds for key outflows and manage payment expectations across stakeholders
Review monthly client cash packs prepared by legal cashiers
Conduct balance analysis to support COFA sign-off
Review and authorise payments to claimants prepared by third-party payment providers
Ensure ongoing compliance with SRA Accounts Rules
Support preparation for SRA client account audits and annual statutory audits
Act as the key point of contact for audit walkthroughs and queries within areas of responsibility
Maintain strong financial controls and documentation to support audit requirements
Requirements
ACCA or CIMA qualification
Proven experience within a law firm or regulated professional services environment
An understanding of SRA Accounts Rules and client money handling
Experience managing and developing finance team members
Demonstrated ability to manage month-end processes and meet tight reporting deadlines
Proficiency in NetSuite and strong Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
Highly organised with strong time management skills
Proactive and solutions-focused approach
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong sense of accountability and ownership
Benefits
25 days’ annual leave (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
Private medical insurance
Private pension scheme
Life assurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Employee assistance programme
Employee referral bonus
E-bikes and gym discounts (available through salary sacrifice scheme)
Season ticket loans
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