Our Client, a Growing UK Law Firm, is Seeking a Head of Finance
The Firm
Our client, a well-established and growing UK law firm, is looking for a Head of Finance. The firm operates across several locations and provides a full range of legal services, with a strong emphasis on quality client service, operational efficiency, and sound financial management.
The Opportunity
The firm is seeking a Head of Finance to take full ownership of the finance function, reporting directly to the Managing Partner. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial management, ensuring strong control, compliance, and commercial insight across the business. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the firm's finance function
- Producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analysis
- Providing financial insight, analysis, and recommendations to partners
- Overseeing financial controls, compliance, VAT, payroll, and year-end audit processes
- Managing WIP, debtor performance, and overall cash flow
- Acting as COFA and ensuring full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules
- Overseeing legal cashiering, including client account management and reconciliations
- Reviewing and authorising financial transactions, maintaining regulatory standards
- Supporting the transition from an outsourced finance model to a fully in-house function
- Contributing to pricing, profitability analysis, and wider business planning initiatives
This Head of Finance position is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Requirements
- At least 4 years previous Legal PA / Executive Assistant experience within a law firm
- Experience supporting a Head of Department within a law firm (essential)
Vacancy highlights
- Hybrid working (3 days based in the office and 2 days working from home)
- Target-related Bonus Scheme
- Free training and Development Opportunities
To be considered for this Head of Finance opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
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.
