The Firm

Our client is a growing Top 100 law firm located in the heart of the City of London. Its culture is highly regarded in City law, built on mutual respect, collaboration, and trust, and the firm supports a positive work/life balance and personal development.

The Opportunity

The firm is recruiting for a Head of Finance to join its Accounts & Finance team in a newly-created, full-time, permanent position. This crucial leadership role will lead the Finance and Revenue functions, overseeing a team of nine (with seven direct reports).
You will have responsibility for the following core functions:

• Management Accounts
• General Firm Accounting and Audit
• Revenue (WIP, Billing, Credit Control)
• Systems and Management Information

This role involves line management, overseeing the preparation and delivery of monthly and quarterly management reports, managing the annual budgeting and planning processes, and acting as a point of escalation for all WIP, billing, and credit control issues. You will also deputise for the Finance Director on occasion.

Requirements

• Be a qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
• Strong background (at least 5 years) leading management accounts for a law firm or similar professional services organisation is essential
• Strong management experience and leadership skills
• Proficiency in 3E Elite or a comparable accounting system is preferred
• Expert knowledge of modern accounting regulations, tax, and best practices
• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen

Benefits

• A competitive starting salary and bonus
• 25 days paid holiday per annum, plus the option to purchase up to five additional days
• Access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one
• Comprehensive pension plan, Life Assurance, and competitive income protection scheme
• Variety of staff wellbeing initiatives (e.g., Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships)

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.