A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its finance leadership team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional with strong legal sector experience to take on a broad and commercially important role spanning financial control, compliance, reporting, audit, and systems improvement.
Working closely with senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will support oversight of cashiering, financial reporting, revenue processes and regulatory compliance, while also helping to drive improvements in financial controls, reporting quality and operational efficiency. The role will also play a key part in managing lock-up, supporting audits, reviewing policies, delivering training, and partnering with stakeholders across the wider business.
The position requires a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least five years’ post-qualified experience, including significant experience as a Financial Controller within the legal sector. A strong understanding of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, VAT and partnership tax is essential, along with excellent leadership, communication and analytical skills. Advanced Excel is required, and experience with SQL, Power BI and Elite 3E would be advantageous.
The firm offers a collaborative, flexible and supportive working environment, with the opportunity to contribute to both strategic initiatives and continuous improvement across the finance function.
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