Finance Executive handling daily financial operations for a scaling law firm. Ensuring accurate data and managing accounts receivable and payable processes.
Responsibilities
Own the day-to-day financial operations of a scaling law firm.
Manage accounts receivable, executing payment runs, maintaining financial records.
Ensure the Head of finance has clean, accurate data to work with.
Chase overdue invoices and draft the monthly billing run.
Oversee the maintaining of the bookkeeping ledger to prep data for VAT returns.
Retain strategic oversight, sign-off authority, and all sensitive financial decisions.
Requirements
2–4 years' experience in a finance, bookkeeping or accounts role.
Demonstrated experience managing invoicing, AP/AR processes and reconciliations.
Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
Comfortable with modern accounting systems (Xero preferred).
Experience supporting month-end close processes.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines without fail.
Proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.
Clear written and verbal communication - you'll be the day-to-day finance contact for internal teams and external clients.
High integrity and discretion with financial data.
Willingness to own a process fully once it's been handed over.
AI curious and proficient.
Preferred experience in:
Experience within a law firm or professional services environment (client billing, WIP tracking, disbursements).
Experience integrating finance systems with operational tools (e.g., practice management software syncing with accounting platforms).
Scale-up business experience.
Studying towards or holding a finance or accounting qualification (AAT, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent) - not required, but creates a clear development pathway.
Benefits
Competitive salary (We know everyone says this, but we do want the best candidates, so apply, let us know your rate and let's chat)
“Surprise and delight” gifts for going the extra mile
25 days annual leave, don't worry, bank holidays are on top
Day off on your birthday and other significant life events
5 days leave for education a year + dedicated annual education budget just for you
Private healthcare with Vitality
Private Dental care + hearing and discounts with Vision Express
£350 home setup allowance
Worldwide travel insurance, including Winter Sports
Annual emergency childcare allowance
Half-price gym membership at Virgin Active, PureGym and Nuffield Health
Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme saving up to 40% on electric cars
Cycle to work scheme saving up to 32% on a bike and splitting your payments over 12 months
Access to a tech and home scheme with discounts and 12-month interest-free payment options through partners including Currys PC World, IKEA and John Lewis
There are socials every four weeks if you want to join us, from bars and restaurants to experiences at the F1 Arcade, Gamebox, Fairgame, and many more.
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