Legal Accounts / Future Head of Finance
We are a well-established and vibrant conveyancing company based in the centre of the city of Dunfermline, working across the jurisdictions of Scotland and England/Wales. As part of our future leadership planning, we are looking to appoint an experienced and forward-thinking legal accounts’ professional to join our Finance Team, working alongside our Finance Director.
The successful candidate will support the Finance Director to lead the department and implement the smooth running of our daily, monthly and annual accounting processes. They will be involved in the development and implementation of a robust financial strategy which identifies areas for improvement and opportunities to increase the efficiency and profitability of the business. The successful candidate will benefit from the Finance Director’s experience in legal accounting and team leadership with a view to progressing into a similar role in time.
Main Duties
To support the Finance Director to:
Lead and develop members of the Finance team
Provide financial information to enable the making of sound business decisions
Oversee the day-to-day running of all aspects of the company’s accounts in accordance with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and other regulatory requirements
Action salary, PAYE, National Insurance and pension payments
Complete VAT returns and ensure compliance with all aspects of the tax regime
Produce weekly/monthly/ annual financial reports as required by the company Directors
Produce reports and data for the company’s statutory accounts, year-end audit and other regulatory requirements
Help to improve the financial awareness of employees through knowledge sharing and training
Experience and Skills Required
The successful candidate will have:
Advanced Excel skills and proficient in the use of legal accounting software and systems
Previous experience of a similar role in a Law firm, with a good working knowledge of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
Experience of managing and developing a finance team.
Experience of operating at a senior level as part of a senior management team.
Delivering information for management accounts preparation.
Proven commercial sense and business acumen.
Ability to digest, interpret and clearly communicate financial information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience of implementing new systems and processes.
Benefits
· Salary dependent on experience, starting salary from £40,000.00 per annum with a discretionary financial bonus.
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday
· Pension
· Employee Assist Scheme
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £40,000 per year, dependent on experience
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm
Location: Dunfermline
In person - Dunfermline KY12 7JB. The ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work is essential.
Applicants must email a CV and covering letter to louise.young@yourconveyancer.co.uk to be considered for this post.