2 Legal Finance jobs

We are looking for a driven professional to join our Accounts team in Chandler’s Ford as a Financial Controller. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for: supervision and coaching of the established finance team (previous management experience is essential) managing day to day Accounts operations including dealing with client monies managing lock up (WIP, debtors and disbursements) financial analysis to assess business performance preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts assisting with budgeting and outturn other internal reporting requirements, which will be used at Board and Partner level producing year-end partnership accounts managing the LLP and SRA audit preparation work and liaising with the auditors preparation of VAT returns Knowledge and experience of the Solicitors Accounts Rules is preferred. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a positive can-do attitude and previous experience in a similar role working within an SME professional services environment, preferably legal. You will have excellent communication skills and will excel in building relationships.  You will also have first-rate attention to detail, and a high level of IT literacy with strong excel skills.

To support the Accounts Department Manager in the provision of Financial Services. Recent practical experience of working with accounts in a Solicitors office and a knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules would be desirable. The role will include dealing with clients, receiving payments, credit control and debt management. A working knowledge of Legal Aid regulations and compliance would be an advantage. Salary is dependent on experience.