Head of Finance

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: London (4 days per week in the office with the option of working at home on the 5th)
• Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Day to Day of the role:

• Oversee the preparation of quarterly management accounts and year-end accounts for review by the Director of Finance and Operations.
• Act as the first point of contact with external auditors.
• Oversee the submission of quarterly VAT returns and liaise with HMRC regarding VAT queries in collaboration with the Finance Manager.
• Manage cash forecasting and assist in the preparation of the annual budget for submission to the senior leadership team.
• Oversee bank, petty cash, and credit card reconciliations, ensuring the maintenance of all financial records.
• Ensure chambers accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Lead and develop a finance team of 3.
• Provide and maintain a first-class, courteous, and professional service at all times.
• Support an ‘open culture’ between staff members encouraging the sharing of ideas and opinions.
• Attend executive meetings as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Professionally qualified, ideally ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent
• Education to degree level.
• Extensive experience of senior financial leadership, ideally in a legal sector or professional services environment.
• Experience of accounting systems and the ability to get maximum functionality out of these.
• Demonstrable evidence of process improvement in respect of finance systems.
• Ability to operate and think at a strategic level.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, including the clear presentation of information, both orally and in writing.
• Proven ability to lead and drive projects.
• Sound problem-solving skills, able to identify unique solutions.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and manage a team.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Life assurance.

To apply for the Head of Finance position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.