Our client is a well-regarded business operating with the legal and financial services sector with offices based across the East Midlands and exciting plans for continued growth.
As a result of the above, FRS have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of a Head of Finance to join the business.

This position is being recruited on a full time permanent basis and can be based from any of the clients offices within the East Midlands and will require some travel between offices alongside WFH.

Supporting Group CFO and Firm Managing Partner
● Help develop and implement daily cash flow forecasts and rolling monthly/annual models, ensuring the organisation maintained optimal liquidity.
● Effectively supervised and mentored a team of 2 finance staff (Legal Cashier / Accounts Assistant.
● Conducted detailed variance analysis, comparing actual performance against budgeted/forecast figures, leading to the identification and rectification of key financial discrepancies during month-end closings.
● Utilise Xero for reporting, including Xero Payroll,
● Ensure the timely and accurate production and filing of all statutory reports, including statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, and other required statutory returns (P11Ds, FCA Reg Data, and VAT submissions).
● Automated the supplier and payroll payment process using bulk upload templates.
● Led the annual audit process with external auditors, ensuring timely completion.
● Responsible for the review of balance sheet reconciliations.
● Authorise and process supplier BACS payment and Payroll, managing multiple accounts
The ideal candidate will ideally be qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / AAT) or working towards formal qualification and ideally have the benefit of previous experience gained working within an either a Law firm (with knowledge of SRA regulations) or AN other regulated industry
This position will work closely with the CFO for the Group and Firm Managing Partner playing a key role in the financial and operational management of the firm.
In return my client is able to offer this position with Hybrid working, a basic salary up to £80,000 Bonus and excellent company benefits.