Head Of Finance Professional Services

Head of Finance

Blackburn

Professional Services

If you are looking to join a forward-thinking company with fantastic team ethics where you will be allowed to develop and have complete ownership of financial operations! You'll oversee the accounts department, ensuring the smooth financial functioning and compliance of the company.

Collaborating closely with the accounts assistant and directors, you'll take a proactive approach to managing finances, while also serving as a liaison with colleagues to support clients and suppliers. As an ambassador for the company, you'll play a crucial role in its successful development in alignment with its strategic business plan.

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside directors to monitor and coordinate practice finances.
• Keep directors informed on all financial matters.
• Ensure all accounting communications comply with data protection, risk management, and SAR regulations.
• Uphold policies, procedures, and legal/compliance requirements about personal conduct, confidentiality, and client care.

Personal Specification:

• Possess a higher-level accounting qualification such as ACCA/CIMA
• Demonstrate financial/accounting skills including cash flow monitoring, reconciliation, and credit management.
• Have experience in payroll processing.
• Knowledgeable about GDPR and Equality Standards
• Stay up to date with MLRO regulations.
• Display forward-thinking and proactive attitudes.
• Exhibit enthusiasm in responding to opportunities.
• Possess a sound working knowledge of SRA/SAR and HMRC requirements.
• Have experience liaising with company accountants, auditors, and assessors.
• Show proficiency in implementing and developing systems.
• Demonstrate experience in financial risk management.
• Understand financial management within the legal sector.

If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

Please call Peter on for more information.