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An established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Finance & Practice Manager / Head of Finance to lead the firm's accounts function and oversee financial compliance. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) while managing the firm's finance operations and supporting wider practice management.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
Nice to have:
Experience or familiarity with Legal Aid Agency accounting processes