Law Firm Finance Manager

23 hours ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time
Job Title

LAW FIRM FINANCE MANAGER

About the Company

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is a leading law firm that is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to join our team in Bedford.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the finance department and various departments, ensuring the firm's accounts are up-to-date and compliant with regulatory requirements.

The role involves day-to-day and annual responsibility for the firms' accounts, including advice on regulatory compliance, organisation of insurance and accreditations, and attending Board meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Management of the finance department and various departments
  • Day-to-day and annual responsibility for the firms' accounts; advice on regulatory compliance including SRA, AML and SAR's
  • Organisation of the firm's insurance, accreditations and practising certificate renewals
  • Attending Board meetings
  • Negotiating with third party suppliers and developing organisational and performance systems
About You

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Finance Manager who has a comprehensive understanding of the Solicitor Accounts Rules and an overview of the general obligations of the SRA Handbook.

Candidates should have experience with COFA and COLP duties and responsibilities, as well as strong IT skills and previous experience with case management systems (P4W experience would be highly beneficial).

The ideal candidate will be able to handle confidential information with discretion and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits including 25 days holiday, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.



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