Working on a hybrid-remote basis from any of our offices;
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Shefford, Bedfordshire
Northampton, Northamptonshire
A fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, innovative law firm where you will be given the opportunity to learn and develop in your chosen field and excel in your career
Pathfinder Legal Services Ltd is a true one of a kind. Established in 2015 as an 'Alternative Business Structure' (ABS) we are wholly owned by public bodies. We pride ourselves on serving our communities with resilience, enthusiasm and focus. Working for public sector and not for profit clients is our focus. A significant proportion of the work we carry out will be for local authorities, however, we have over recent years grown our client base to include more than one hundred organisations across the public and not-for profit sectors. Our clients include Integrated Care Boards, Foundation Trusts, Charities and Fire Services.
We have grown significantly in recent years and are rapidly expanding, with offices based in Huntingdon, Northampton and Shefford. With over 165 members of staff, our Firm is made up of qualified legal officers, administrative support and finance officers. We aim to develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and to find a career path suitable to each individual.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To ensure that the day-to-day financial activities carried out by the firm are accurate and timely and are consistent with the statutory requirements of a limited company.
To be responsible for supporting the Finance Manager in ensuring day to day compliance with the Solicitors Account Rules. This role will provide an overview of processes to maintain a high level of SAR compliance by the firm.
To be an active member of the Compliance Team and work closely with the Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration to investigate any finance breaches.
To assist the Head of Service (Finance, Operations and Compliance) in controlling the finances of the company and reporting the performance of the company to Directors and Shareholders.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Perform weekly and monthly financial reconciliations
Perform VAT reconciliations
Preparing monthly management accounts for LSLT, Chief Executive and the Board
Maintain the company's financial ledgers and daily financial transactions
Review and check documentation to identify discrepancies in the company's ledgers and accounts (if any), tracking to source and correcting them
Monitoring payroll control accounts and performing payroll journals
Posting accruals and other journals
Verify payments and deposits made through the company bank accounts, and co-ordinate transactions with the bank
Produce daily/weekly/monthly management reports for the Legal Services Leadership Team
Collaborate with the finance team to perform various accounting tasks including SAR/GDPR/Lexcel requirements
Lead on review of the finance procedure compliance and ensuring procedures are up to date
Lead on internal and external audits in relation to the firm's financial activities
Support the firm's external accountants in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts
Preparing an end of year analysis and providing advice on financial strategy and key financial metrics/KPIs
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with initiative, a proactive approach to problem solving and a real commitment to the job. In return for this we can offer you an excellent benefits package alongside a flexible, modern working environment equipped with the technology needed to enable you to balance the pressures of a busy role.
Pathfinder Legal Benefits
Local Government Pensions Scheme - considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.
Flexible working arrangements - we offer flexible hours and hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio.
Family Friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements.
An exceptional Employee Assistance Program which helps supports employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues.
Cycle To Work scheme.
A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 25 days, rising on 5 and 10 years service, plus public holidays. With the option to purchase more annual leave.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 35,090.00-42,050.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Work from home
Schedule:
Flexitime
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Work Location: In person