Legal Finance Manager

• Ensure full compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SRA) and all financial regulatory requirements
• Oversee the firm's finance and accounts operations, acting as Head of Finance
• Conduct regular team check-ins and performance management
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting for leadership
• Complete monthly SRA client and office account reconciliations
• Manage daily banking operations, including payments and reconciliations
• Maintain and manage all firm bank accounts
• Administer and reconcile petty cash
• Prepare and support VAT submissions
• Process payments and nominal ledger postings
• Implement and oversee credit control procedures

• Strong experience in Legal Finance Management within a law firm
• Extensive knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)
• Experience managing or supervising a legal accounts team
• Strong understanding of the COFA role and regulatory compliance responsibilities
• Knowledge of property transactions, including completion statements, completion packs, KYC, AML, and risk compliance

Experience or familiarity with Legal Aid Agency accounting processes