Finance Manager Leading Law Firm with offices around Kent, Surrey and London Act as London Finance lead - Managing Team of 3 MUST Have Recent experience working under SRA Solicitors Regulation Authority in a law firm is essential Office/ Hybrid up to £60k Nr Bromley, Kent About Our Client Our Client is an Leading law firm that provides legal services to clients in a variety of areas, including: Complex litigation, Regulatory and policy, Intellectual property, and Corporate and transactional matters.The firm has offices around London, Kent and Surrey - Circa 85- 100 staff Job Description Reporting to the Managing Partner and Compliance Officers Controlling and reconciling deposit accounts Checking bills (and credit notes) and allocating bill numbers Sending CHAPS, BACS & International payments using Barclays.net Dealing with incoming CHAPS payments Reconciling client and office accounts Interest calculations Purchase Ledger Month and Year end reconciliations Liaising with Accountants on Solicitors Accountants Rules (SAR) Audit Liaising with Accountants for quarterly Management Accountants Monthly management reports and briefings for Partner Meetings Monthly fee-earner information packs Providing financial figures for Practice Managers/Partners as required VAT returns Checking completion statements Managing workloads of team ensuring compliance throughout Leads year-end billing and collection efforts, coordinating London meetings and accelerating billing where needed. Leadership of team of 3 Oversees team performance, development, and training, managing evaluations and addressing any issues with office management. Provides coverage for direct reports as needed. Allocates team resources for effective service, providing after-hours support if necessary. Supports monthly financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, assessing office performance and presenting insights to leadership. Implements global accounting practices with the U.S. GL team, overseeing month-end close and reconciliations to meet internal and SRA standards. Manages Firm bank accounts, daily transactions, and leads treasury initiatives, liaising with bank contacts as needed. Oversees accounts payable, ensuring timely payments in line with Firm policies and regulations. Leads SRA year-end audit, working closely with auditors, COFA, and senior leadership. Works with the COFA and Talent Director to manage London client accounting and compliance, coordinating with various teams to ensure SRA and Firm policies are followed. Conducts monthly 1:1 billing attorney meetings, assisted by the Billing Coordinator and Personal Assistant. Collaborates with attorneys, support staff, and clients on collections and escalates non-payment issues to senior leadership. Manages billing processes, ensuring accuracy in edits, invoices, and reporting. Oversees daily receipt posting and coordinates with lawyers to resolve payment-related issues and ensure funds are properly allocated. The Successful Applicant Recent experience working under SRA Solicitors Regulation Authority in a law firm is essential Minimum of three years' finance management experience in the legal industry Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; equivalent experience may substitute for education Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior Firm members Skilled in managing a small finance team, coordinating workflow, providing feedback, and conducting annual reviews Track record of delivering high-quality client service to both internal and external contacts Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with lawyers, staff, vendors, and clients Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to handle deadlines and daily demands in a dynamic environment Solid knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and internal controls Understanding of VAT across multiple jurisdictions Preferred experience with 3E or similar accounting systems Experience with e-billing, including eBillingHub and common third-party vendor platforms Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications