Finance Manager – Legal

WLR Legal Solutions Ltd is seeking a Finance Manager for its legal pillar, offering a salary of £32,000 to £38,000 based on skills and experience. The role, based in Ilkeston/Eastwood, requires daily office attendance and occasional travel. The Finance Manager will support the Group CFO with financial management, oversee legal cashier duties, ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, and manage client ledgers. Candidates should have senior finance experience in a legal practice, preferably holding a qualification in ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA. Strong organisational, supervisory, and communication skills are essential for this position. Interested applicants are invited to submit their CV.

Finance Manager – Legal

Salary circa 32-38k dependent on skills and experience

Full time

Ilkeston/Eastwood– office based daily – car driver ideally– travel to Castle Donnington & Leeds as required

WLR Legal Solutions Ltd currently operates several legal brands supporting clients in all areas of law.  MacLaren Warner, a well-established and reputable High Street practice was acquired in 2024 and operates alongside our 2 other legal brands of WLR Law and Front Row Legal. 

As part of a wider group of companies spanning Accountancy, Finance and Insurance, MacLaren Warner benefits from a broad range of services designed to support our clients in every aspect of their day-to-day business needs. Our experienced, customer-focused team also enjoys excellent career prospects whether you choose to continue developing your expertise in your current specialism with a focused and transparent approach or explore opportunities to diversify and grow your career within a sustainable, expanding business.

Role Purpose

The role of the Finance Manager for the Legal Pillar is to proactively support the Group CFO with financial management and reporting, management of the client and office ledgers for all law firms, and provide management information monthly and as required.

This role is crucial to supporting the COFA (Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration) with compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and protection of client monies, as well as providing a broader accounting, financial planning & analysis role for the Pillar.

The role will be responsible for line management and direction of the Group Legal Cashier/s.

The main duties include but not limited to:-

Supervision of all Legal Cashier Duties. This includes having overall management of incoming and outgoing client payments, correct handling of client monies and transfers, SRA compliant client account reconciliations and adherence to SRA Audit regulations
Design & Implementation of processes supporting full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules
Ensure accurate Billing and Invoicing
Production of Monthly Management Accounts
Monthly
Assist CFO with budget and target settings across the Pillar
Production of detailed weekly KPIs
Oversee VAT returns for Pillar
Liaise with WLR Accountancy Solutions for all Statutory Filings
Credit Control
Purchase Ledger Management
Cashflow Management
Deputy COFA
Skills and Knowledge

Previous experience working in a Legal Practice at a Senior Finance Level
Preferably Newly Qualified ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA
Proficiency with legal accounting software
Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules & COFA expectations
Full understanding of the Legal Cashier Function
Statutory Reporting knowledge
Accuracy & Precision when reporting numbers
Strong Organizational Skills
Supervisory & Management Skills
Collaboration skills with colleagues and driving the Finance relationship
Written and Verbal Communication: Expressing yourself clearly in both forms.
Honesty and Integrity: Handling financial matters ethically
Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please send your cv by return.

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