Finance Manager

The Firm

A leading London-based specialist law firm focusing on employment, partnership, and regulatory matters, recognised in top legal rankings and industry guides. The firm advises multinational organisations, senior executives, and professional practices on complex UK and cross-border issues, often involving high-value and high-risk matters

The Opportunity

A hands-on Finance Manager opportunity within a specialist professional services firm, ideal for a part-qualified accountant looking to take the next step. The role sits at the centre of the finance function, combining day-to-day operational responsibility with growing exposure to strategic finance, including budgeting and forecasting.

· Overseeing transactional finance, including billing, credit control, cash management and payroll

· Monitoring WIP, aged debt and cash flow to support working capital management

· Supporting management accounts, financial reporting, and performance analysis

· Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and client money processes

· Liaising with partners and stakeholders to resolve queries and improve financial processes

· Opportunity to gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting and broader financial planning

This Finance Manager position is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 2 days in Office.

Requirements

· Part-qualified accountant (or equivalent) with law firm experience, strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to prepare management accounts.

· Highly organised and detail-oriented, with experience working in small teams, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines.

· Strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and proficiency in accounting systems and Excel

Vacancy highlights

· Hybrid working (2 days based in the office and 3 days working from home)

· Excellent benefits package

To be considered for this Finance Manager opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK