Jobs, fresher vacancy - Finance Director • UK

Company: ABC Chambers Solutions

UK

Our client, 3 Verulam Buildings, is one of the UKs foremost sets of barristers chambers specialising in a wide range of commercial law, with 97 members in London and many prominent legal practitioners and associate members across the world. Chambers currently seek a Finance Director to manage all aspects of the finance-related operations in chambers. As part of chambers senior management team, the role will include management of the Fees Manager and the Fees Administrators. This is a senior level, challenging role that requires a broad depth of knowledge of both financial management and operations in the professional services sector. Key responsibilities:Finance Staff Management: Management of Fees Manager & Fees Administrator(s) Budget planning and preparation Preparation of periodic financial management reports Preparation of annual accounts for review, audit, and production of end-of-year accounts by Chambers accountantsLiaison with banks and other financial facility providersManagement and reconciliation of bank accounts and credit card accounts using Xero Cash flow managementManagement of payments from and to members of chambers (MOCs) received via the central fees accountPreparation of quarterly bills and financial statements on income and Chambers' contributions for MOCs)Management of payments from and to MOCs via the central fees accountPreparation of draft VAT and draft EC Sales List information for MOCsPayroll management (sub-contracted), including PAYE and provision of RTI and end-of-year returns to HMRCManagement, through brokers, of staff pension contributions/workplace pension schemePetty cash managementManagement of AXA Health private medical group scheme Person specification: Essential: University degree or equivalent level of qualification or substantive experience in a relevant field of businessExperience of working in the professional services sectorUnderstanding of the legal services sectorExperience of financial managementUnderstanding of financial and management accountingUnderstanding of business accounting softwareUnderstanding of Microsoft Excel and WordAbility to analyse, plan and work under pressureAbility to work independentlyFluency in written and spoken EnglishAbility to communicate effectively in writing and orally with colleagues and clientsDesire to set an example for othersPositive attitude towards delivery and performanceAbility to demonstrate patience and diplomacyAttention to detail and accuracyIntegrity Desirable but not essential: ACCA / CIMA Accountancy qualificationExperience of working in barristers chambersExperience of managing changeUnderstanding of Xero and Bar-StatUnderstanding of case management systems for barristers chambers (LEX) All applicants are requested to complete an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion form, available here. We are committed to equality and to fostering diversity in our profession. We will treat everyone equally and irrespective of their age, background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. For all enquiries please contact:ABC Chambers Solutions LLP on 0203 890 8190 44 Southampton Buildings London WC2A 1AP To apply for this role please e-mail a comprehensive CV and covering letter to one of the team or contact them directly for a confidential discussion: Bill Conner bill@abcllp.com 0203 890 8190 / 07557 670560Ellie Hecht ellie@abcllp.com 0203 890 8190Penny Reason penny@abcllp.com 0203 890 8190 Salary is subject to experience but likely to up to six-figures.