Finance Manager

My client is currently looking to recruit a Finance Manager, the role details are below:

Position Summary

To oversee the finance function ensuring staff complete what is expected of them on a daily basis and to provide support for Staff, Managers, Financial Controller and Partners.

For this role, you will need to have a good understanding of our treasury, purchase ledger, credit control and costs function. You will be responsible for assisting with the management of these teams.

Main Activities

Description of activities and responsibilities

Oversee processing of daily transactions

Production of monthly MI pack for the client and subsidiary entities. This includes month end reporting and preparation of the accounts commentary and Board report. Review all journals, reconciliations, accruals and prepayment calculations.

Maintain the accrual/prepayment schedule and fixed asset register

Post payroll for the client and subsidiary entities

Ad Hoc MI/Reporting as required by the FC or board

Daily cash flow maintenance & Review

Daily/Weekly reporting for the Management Team on key financial information

ATE Claim – process management

Daily management of billing for settled cases.

Management of team in relation to cash collection and credit control

Overseeing the file closure process

Ensuring maximisation of client/office transfers daily.

Weekly reconciliation of work source supplier payments, liaising with suppliers and the Marketing Partner

Manage the Reconciliation of our Supplier Statements including authorisation of payment instructions prepared by the Finance Team

Oversee the management of the file archiving process

Supervision of the Finance Team on all tasks outlined within their Job Descriptions

Performance management and appraisal of the Finance Team

Reporting to the Finance Controller on team performance

Support the team on all SAR queries and compliance

Such ancillary duties as may be reasonably requested by the Finance Controller or Board

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

* Experience

* Experience working with legal accounts
* Experience of managing staff
* Experience of Solicitors Accounts Rules
* Ability to use Excel and case management software to a high standard.
* PQ or QBE – CIMA preferred but not essential

* Competencies

* Able to understand all aspects of the finance function to provide cover
* Adherence to all internal quality requirements
* Adherence to the firm’s quality standards (Lexcel)
* Excellent attention to detail
* Able to prioritise tasks and handle a high volume of work
* Managing time effectively and profitably
* Embrace ownership and accountability of objectives
* Strong IT skills with ability to follow strict adherence to a case management system and ability to use Excel to a high standard
* Adaptable and flexible in their approach

* Additional Information

In addition to the above all staff are required to:

* Adhere to all cpmpany Legal policies and procedures, including Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety

* Respect confidentiality: all confidential information should be kept in confidence and not released to unauthorised persons

* Undertake appropriate training and development as required

* Participate in company Legal’s Performance Review and Development Scheme

* Adopt, respect and adhere to companies Core Values which are:

* Respect
* Accountability
* Transparency
* Fair Reward
* Hard work and Work Life Balance

To apply please send your CV or call the branch on (Apply online only) and ask for James or Carmel.

Adecco aim to respond to all applicant’s, however due to the large volume of applications we receive this may not always be possible. Should you not receive a response within five working days please accept this as notification that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

Adecco is an equal opportunities employer

Adecco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer