Finance Manager Legal Firm

Howarth Morris Ltd ,
Liverpool, Merseyside
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Overview

Our client is one of Merseysides most established and highly regarded legal firms currently enjoying steady growth across a number of its area of expertise. Reporting directly to the Partner/ Corporate Accountant you will have responsibility for managing & supporting the finance team, ensuring the timely & accurate processing of key financial areas, ensuring SAR compliance and developing modern/effective controls and procedures to meet the evolving demands of the business. Responsibilities will include: - Authorisation of Telegraphic Transfers - Assisting with the maintenance and preparation of bank reconciliations on both client and office accounts - Managing the purchase ledger - dealing with suppliers as required - Residual balances and client suspense - Managing daily cash flow reports - Assisting in maintaining fixed asset register and depreciation journal - Daily client to office transfer - Managing out of date cheques - Supervising company credit cards - Managing the month end processes - Calculating monthly bonuses - Liaising with the bank - Assisting with Audit reporting - Ad hoc duties as required Our client is looking for a proven finance manager with previous experience in a similar profile role and whilst they are flexible re finance qualifications prior knowledge of the legal sector and solicitors rules is essential. You will have sound financial accounting experience and a proven track record of being able to forge strong business relationships with colleagues at all level to Board level. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a very successful, highly regarded business in a broad and fulfilling role based within a friendly, stable and supportive team in impressive offices in the city centre and whilst there is no parking on site, the offices are based within 5 minutes walk of the train station network. A base salary of £30-35k is complimented with benefits including Healthcare, Life Assurance, Pension, 25 days holiday (rising to 30 after 5 years, 0900-1730. Howarth Morris are committed to Progressing Businesses and Progressing Careers. Providing a complete temporary, contract & permanent Finance & Human Resources recruitment solution we work with a broad range of businesses ranging from owner managed SMEs to FTSE 100 and Blue Chip Multinationals, supporting their recruitment needs throughout the UK. We are dedicated to the career management of Part Qualified and Qualified Finance & HR Professionals across ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, ICM, CIPP and CIPD and work to support our candidates with not just securing their next move but through their longer term career management. We are committed to providing businesses with finance and HR professionals who will make a real difference and who will add real business value. Visit our website for more information on our unique profile and market leading service and call or email today to hear more about this and other exciting local and UK wide opportunities.