McKinlay Law
Finance Manager

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Job Title: Finance Manager
Salary: £85,000
Location: Central London
Leading London law firm requires an experienced finance manager to manage a small accounts team.
A selection of duties include:
- Assisting Partners and Associates with financial queries.
- Preparing monthly management accounts.
- Reviewing monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet.
- Supervise accounts postings.
- Liaising with external accountants.
- Submit VAT returns.
- Improving processes.
- Aid partners with budgets.
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You must have experience from another law firm as knowledge of SRA accounts rules is essential. First class communication skills are a must as they want somebody with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally. An exceptional opportunity for a finance manager looking for something challenging where they can genuinely make an impact on the smooth running of the firm’s finance functions. Hybrid working available.


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