Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Finance Manager / Financial Controller – Permanent – based in Peterborough, PE6 (Hybrid Option)

 

Job Purpose:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to take full ownership of the finance function across a growing legal group comprising two distinct businesses.

 

This is a standalone finance position, reporting directly to the Directors and covering the full spectrum of financial operations. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, regulatory compliance and effective financial management, while also having the opportunity to shape and develop the function.

 

The role is primarily based in Market Deeping, with one day per week in Leicester. Hybrid working will be available following successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts for both trading entities.
• Manage cashflow forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis.
• Partner with the Senior Management Team on financial performance and strategic planning.
• Prepare year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors.

 

SRA Compliance & Client Accounts

• Take full responsibility for SRA client account management and reconciliations.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and financial regulations.
• Maintain robust financial controls, processes and audit trails across client and office accounts.

 

Systems & Process Improvement

• Manage the day-to-day use of Xero across both businesses.
• Use CLIO case management software to maintain accurate and integrated financial information.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and systems.

 

General Finance Operations

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Complete bank reconciliations across office and client accounts.
• Oversee and coordinate payroll.
• Undertake other finance responsibilities appropriate to the role.

 

Person Specification:  

• Highly organised, methodical and detail focused.
• Comfortable working independently as the sole finance professional.
• Proactive, commercially aware and solutions focused.
• Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Able to take ownership and use initiative in a fast-paced professional environment.
• A strong communicator with excellent attention to accuracy and compliance. role model with a high level of professionalism and strong work ethic.

 

Experience:

• Experience within a legal accounts environment in an England and Wales law firm.
• Strong working knowledge of SRA or CLC Accounts Rules, with demonstrable practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with CLIO case management software.
• Proficiency in Xero.
• Candidates may be part-qualified, fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience managing a standalone finance function would be highly advantageous.

 

Hours of Work:

• Monday – Friday

 

Work Location:

• Market Deeping, with one day per week in Leicester.
• Hybrid available following successful completion of the six-month probationary period.

 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company pension.
• Private Medical Insurance following a qualifying period.
• Death in Service benefit following a qualifying period.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Hybrid working after probation.
• Supportive and forward-thinking senior management team.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the finance function across a growing legal group.
• Varied role working across two established legal brands.

 

If you are interested, please get in touch ASAP or if this is not the exact role you are searching for, please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss other opportunities.

 

Disclaimer – Oasis Business Personnel Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Oasis Business Personnel strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike. Oasis Business Personnel does not treat any individual on grounds of sex, age, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union, less favourably than others. All vacancies advertised are open to all ages.