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Date Added: Thu 24/04/2025

Financial Controller

Surrey, UK
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Company: RADLEY GREEN

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £90,000 - £105,000 per annum

Radley Green is partnering with a law firm that is looking to double their revenue in the next 5 years and as such are a looking for a Financial Controller to join their growing finance team.

This is a newly created role and will report into the CFO / COO and will own all things finance for this growing firm.

The role will pay £90k-£105k + great benefits + profit share and great bonus and prides itself on offering a great work life balance (2 days a week in the office).

This position will manage a team of 11, will take ownership of all reporting, accounting, budgeting and forecasting and the development of all financial systems (3E).

Our client requires someone who has worked in a professional services / Law / Partnership environment and they can offer a real opportunity to become the number 1 in finance.

Responsibilities include:

Team Leadership

  • Lead and manage the finance team, promoting collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive team structure and development to meet evolving business needs.

Financial Management

  • Oversee all general ledger, accounting, billing, and collections functions.
  • Ensure timely and accurate management reporting, reconciliations, and cashflow forecasting.
  • Manage budgeting, banking relationships, and approvals for payments and expenses.

Audit & Tax Oversight

  • Coordinate annual accounts and act as lead contact for external audits.
  • Support preparation and submission of tax, VAT, PSA, and partner tax returns in collaboration with advisors.

Risk & Compliance

  • Act as COFA, embedding a strong compliance and risk management culture.
  • Oversee financial inputs for regulatory audits.

Partnership Financials

  • Manage partner-related finances including capital, profit distributions, and tax.
  • Support reporting for performance and remuneration.

Systems & Process Improvement

  • Manage financial systems and vendor relationships
  • Drive efficiency through process improvement and alignment with business strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent).
  • Proven leadership experience in finance.
  • Familiar with law firm finance and sector regulations or have worked in a professional services / consulting firm.
  • Hands-on, adaptable, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders.
  • Strong systems knowledge and a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
  • High levels of discretion and professionalism.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a growing firm in a great role, so do get in contact to find out more.

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