Finance Manager - Law Firm

About Our Client

The firm has offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia, including London, Brussels, Shanghai, and Doha.

• Leads year-end billing and collection efforts, coordinating London meetings and accelerating billing where needed.
• Serves as the finance expert for Brussels and Doha, relaying needs to the U.S. global finance team.
• Oversees team performance, development, and training, managing evaluations and addressing any issues with office management.
• Provides coverage for direct reports as needed.
• Allocates team resources for effective service, providing after-hours support if necessary.
• Supports monthly financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, assessing office performance and presenting insights to leadership.
• Implements global accounting practices with the U.S. GL team, overseeing month-end close and reconciliations to meet internal and SRA standards.
• Manages Firm bank accounts, daily transactions, and leads treasury initiatives, liaising with bank contacts as needed.
• Oversees accounts payable, ensuring timely payments in line with Firm policies and regulations.
• Leads SRA year-end audit, working closely with auditors, COFA, and senior leadership.
• Works with the COFA and Talent Director to manage London client accounting and compliance, coordinating with various teams to ensure SRA and Firm policies are followed.
• Conducts monthly 1:1 billing attorney meetings, assisted by the Billing Coordinator and Personal Assistant.
• Collaborates with attorneys, support staff, and clients on collections and escalates non-payment issues to senior leadership.
• Manages billing processes, ensuring accuracy in edits, invoices, and reporting.
• Oversees daily receipt posting and coordinates with lawyers to resolve payment-related issues and ensure funds are properly allocated.

• Recent experience working under SRA Solicitors Accounts Rules in a law firm is essential
• Minimum of three years' finance management experience in the legal industry
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; equivalent experience may substitute for education
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior Firm members
• Skilled in managing a small finance team, coordinating workflow, providing feedback, and conducting annual reviews
• Track record of delivering high-quality client service to both internal and external contacts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with lawyers, staff, vendors, and clients
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to handle deadlines and daily demands in a dynamic environment
• Solid knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and internal controls
• Understanding of VAT across multiple jurisdictions
• Preferred experience with 3E or similar accounting systems
• Experience with e-billing, including eBillingHub and common third-party vendor platforms
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

What's on Offer

The offer consists of competitive salary, bonus, and benefits. The firm operates on a hybrid working schedule and is opening a brand new office in 2025 in the City of London.