Job Description

Finance Manager - Lead with Insight at Napthens LLP

Location:

Preston Head Office | Hybrid working pattern (3 office and 2 remote)

Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours/week (Mon-Fri)

Reports to:

Finance Director


Are you a qualified accountant ready to step into a role where your expertise will shape strategic decisions and drive financial excellence?


Napthens LLP is seeking a dynamic

Finance Manager

to join our collaborative and forward-thinking Finance team.

Why Napthens?

Napthens is a leading regional legal practice. We're not just another city firm--we're a people-first organisation that combines top-tier service with a genuine commitment to value and integrity. Our culture is built on three core values:

We Understand

- our clients, our colleagues, our community

We Collaborate

- across teams, departments, and disciplines

We Excel

- in everything we do

Join us and be part of a firm that's ambitious, values-driven, and proud of its reputation for outstanding relationships.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations, leading a small team and delivering insightful reporting that empowers decision-makers across the firm. You'll manage the Management Accounts and Accounts Payable functions, ensuring robust financial control, compliance, and strategic support.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)

Mentor and manage a small, high-performing finance team

Analyse performance vs. budget, delivering actionable insights

Collaborate on rolling forecasts and annual budgets

Support Board reporting and strategic planning

Oversee financial controls, statutory compliance, and annual audit

Review payroll reports and ensure accurate payments

Partner with support functions and department heads

Stay current with accounting standards and Solicitors Accounts Rules

Contribute to ad hoc projects and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

Essential:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent) qualified

Proven experience in a hands-on finance role

Strong UK accounting knowledge (VAT, PAYE, statutory reporting)

People management and development skills

Desirable:

Experience in LLPs or professional services

Familiarity with Solicitors Accounts Rules

Knowledge of Anaplan or similar forecasting tools

Personal Attributes:

Detail-oriented with sharp analytical skills

Organised, self-motivated, and deadline-driven

Excellent communicator and team leader

Collaborative mindset with a strategic outlook

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a role where your financial acumen will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your career supported--Napthens is the place for you.


Apply now and help us shape the future of finance at one of the region's most respected legal firms.

NB A note to agencies. Please do not send speculative CVs of any kind with regards to this role or any other role. We only work with instructed and established recruitment partners.