Financial Controller
Birmingham
£70,000 – £80,000
Company Profile
An established and growing legal practice is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and support the business through its next phase of growth.
This is a key leadership role within a legal practice environment, offering the opportunity to make a real impact in a business where finance is central to operational and strategic decision-making.
Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for the end-to-end finance function within a busy legal practice, overseeing a small team and ensuring both strategic and day-to-day financial operations run effectively.
What’s on Offer?
- Birthday off
- Office Based
- Free parking
- Opportunity to shape and lead the finance function within a growing legal practice
What will you do as a Financial Controller?
- Management and development of a small finance team
- Oversight of all transactional finance activities including purchase ledger, sales ledger
- Production of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
- Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
- Strengthening financial controls, processes and systems
- Liaising with external accountants and auditors
What do you need as a Financial Controller?
- Qualified or qualified by experience (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Previous experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager role
- Prior experience within a legal practice is highly advantageous
- Strong technical accounting and reporting skills
- Experience using Xero (or similar cloud-based accounting systems)
- Understanding of legal cashiering and client account processes
Job ID: 10722
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