Finance Manager

As a Finance Manager within a well-established firm based in Kingston upon thames, you will oversee daily financial operations, management reporting and financial controls, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance. Working closely with the Finance Director and senior leadership, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, improving processes and supporting the firm's continued growth.

Our client is a well-established professional services firm based in Kingston, known for its strong local reputation, high-quality client service and supportive, collaborative working environment.

Description

• Manage monthly financial reporting, including KPI, profitability and performance analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Produce financial insights, trend analysis and reporting to support management and partner decision-making.
• Oversee key operational finance processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash management and credit control.
• Monitor cashflow, debtor balances, lock-up and working capital performance.
• Lead and support month-end and year-end reporting processes, ensuring key deadlines are met.
• Maintain strong financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations and accurate financial records.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules and internal policies.
• Support external audits, regulatory reviews and wider finance compliance requirements.
• Supervise and support the finance team, helping to manage workloads, workflows and day-to-day queries.
• Produce advanced Excel reporting, including Pivot Tables and Microsoft Query, and identify opportunities to improve systems, automation and efficiency.
• Work closely with the Finance Director and wider business on strategic projects, process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• AAT qualified as a minimum, with strong management accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis and query-based reporting.
• Experience supporting or supervising finance staff.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• ACCA, CIMA or ACA part-qualified or fully qualified.
• Previous experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience using legal accounting systems.
• Experience improving financial controls, processes or reporting.
• Exposure to business growth, change or finance transformation projects.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working options for added flexibility.
• Permanent position in a well-established organisation.

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