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Finance Manager

As Finance Manager you will be responsible for the financial health of the firm, monitoring the day-to-day financial operations, identifying areas for improvement, methods for minimising financial risk and providing insightful information and expectations to senior management to assist with long and short-term strategy and decision making.

Job Specification:

• You will undertake a full private client caseload which will include drafting Wills and LPAs, dealing with the administration of estates and trust work
• Deliver high quality service and ensuring that your clients are advised and supported throughout the entire service
• To apply firm and departmental processes and procedures. This would include achieving agreed fee earning and caseload targets
• Participate in business generation activities including identifying and attending appropriate networking opportunities
• Advising on related tax matters

Requirements:

• Preparation of the Management Accounts on a monthly basis to an agreed timetable including:
  • Profit and Loss
  • Balance Sheet
  • Cash flow statements
  • Variance reports on actual v forecast
  • Key Performance Analysis and commentary
• Debt Collection in consultation with Litigation partner
• Maintaining the integrity of the accounting data through to production of trial balance including:
• Client accounts: Resolving ledger queries, Client to Office account transfers in
  accordance with Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Banking – physical deposits, tracking online payments, arranging client payments and performing reconciliations (4 main accounts, and a number of client designated accounts)
• Run Fee Earners and New Matters report
• Ensure strict compliance at all times with Solicitors Accounts Rules, logging any breaches and ensuring procedures are amended to prevent future occurrence.
• Prepare and review budgets and forecasts.
• Manage the cash flow position – maintaining reserves for known liabilities and arranging loans for major expenditure
• Deal with quarterly VAT returns
• Month end journals
• Prepare audit file and liaise with auditors over the partnership accounts and the SRA Accountants Report.
• Process payroll for 25 staff including auto enrolment pension, and payments to 4 partners
• Attend monthly Partners’ finance meetings – presenting financial report and taking minutes.

Person Specification

• Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant
• Full knowledge of current UK GAAP
• Working knowledge of Case Management Systems and Microsoft Office
• Experience of law practice desirable but not essential
• High levels of integrity and accuracy
• Self motivated but also a strong team player
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable communicating at all levels

Salary

£40-45,000

Start Date: as soon as possible

How to apply

Please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to fb@charsleyharrison.com.

Private Client Fee Earner (Full Time or Part Time)

We are looking for a dedicated and driven Private Client Solicitor or fully qualified Legal Executive to join Charsley Harrison’s renowned Wills & Probate team. You will be joining a highly respected private client team who have considerable knowledge in relation to managing affairs and dealing with the needs of elderly and vulnerable clients and their families.

The role will involve the following:

• You will undertake a full private client caseload which will include drafting Wills and LPAs, dealing with the administration of estates and trust work
• Deliver high quality service and ensuring that your clients are advised and supported throughout the entire service
• To apply firm and departmental processes and procedures. This would include achieving agreed fee earning and caseload targets
• Participate in business generation activities including identifying and attending appropriate networking opportunities
• Advising on related tax matters

Requirements:

• You will be a qualified Solicitor/ Legal Executive with at least 2+ Years PQE
• Evidence of dealing with non-contentious private client work
• Good technical knowledge
• Case management experience
• Risk management skills
• Interest and ability in business development
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exemplary client care skills
• Sound IT skills – experience of Microsoft packages. Full training on document management and practice management systems will be provided
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Salary

Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Start Date: as soon as possible

How to apply

Please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to c@charsleyharrison.com.

SPECULATIVE APPLICATIONS

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your CV & covering letter to: c@charsleyharrison.com

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Charsley Harrison LLP aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, physical or mental disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, progression and every other aspect of employment.

All applications will be considered only on merit and candidates are shortlisted for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements by contacting the HR & Compliance Manager.