Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Luton - Legal Firm - £45,000-£60,000

Your new company
A long-established and reputable law firm based in Luton is seeking a capable, hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the firm's day-to-day accounting function. This role offers stability, autonomy, and the opportunity to be a core part of a trusted local practice.

Your new role
This is a highly varied and involved role ideally suited to someone who enjoys end-to-end accounting within an SME environment. You will be responsible for bookkeeping, management accounts, cash flow, ledgers and legal cashiering for a firm with multiple completions per month. The firm utilises an external accountancy practice for end-of-year accounts and payroll, giving you the space to focus on core in-house financial operations.

• Full responsibility for day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration.
  
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports for the Partners.
  
• Cash flow forecasting, monitoring, and daily cash management.
  
• Oversight of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general ledger activity.
  
• Acting as the firm's Legal Cashier, ensuring compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules (SAR).
  
• Managing client and office accounts, reconciliations, and banking processes.
  
• Supporting fee earners with financial queries and completion-related financial processes.
  
• Liaising with the firm's external accountants for payroll and year-end accounts.
  
• Ensuring accurate financial documentation, audit readiness, and compliance practices.
  

What you'll need to succeed

• An experienced Finance Manager/Accountant with a strong grounding in bookkeeping and legal finance.
  
• Comfortable working autonomously in a role with full ownership of day-to-day accounting.
  
• Experience within a law firm or awareness of legal cashiering / Solicitors' Accounts Rules.
  
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
  
• Confident producing management accounts and cash flow reports.
  

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to step into a respected local law firm with a long-standing reputation.
  
• Autonomy and ownership of the finance function.
  
• Support from an external accountancy practice for year-end and payroll.
  
• Stable, long-term role in a friendly, professional environment.
  
• Competitive salary of £45,000-£60,000, depending on experience.
  

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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