Finance Manager - Legal

Location: East Midlands

A leading organisation within the professional services sector is seeking a Finance Manager – Legal to join their growing team. This confidential role offers the chance to lead financial management and ensure regulatory compliance within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

You will support the senior leadership team with financial oversight, reporting, and management of client and office accounts. The position plays a crucial part in ensuring compliance with industry regulations, particularly the SRA Accounts Rules, and protecting client monies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervision of Legal Cashiering activities, including client payments, reconciliations, and compliance.

• Implementation of financial processes to ensure regulatory adherence.

• Oversight of billing, invoicing, and production of management accounts.

• Preparation of detailed weekly KPIs and monthly reporting.

• Support with budgeting and target setting.

• VAT returns and statutory filings liaison.

• Management of credit control, purchase ledger, and cashflow.

• Deputy COFA responsibilities.

You will have solid finance experience, ideally within a legal or professional services setting, and a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements including the SRA Accounts Rules. You should have excellent leadership skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to deliver accurate reporting in a deadline-driven environment.

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can make a real impact, work closely with senior leadership, and develop your career in a supportive and professional team.

All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.