Job Description

Role Description

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This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and experienced Financial Controller to join our finance team based in Reading.


Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the firm, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial reporting and controls. You'll play a key role in maintaining compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, managing financial processes, and supporting the firm through system and process improvements.


You'll also provide leadership and managerial support to a dedicated team including credit controllers, accounts payable clerks, cashiers, accounts assistants, and the assistant management accountant.


As an organisation, we operate a hybrid working model, and the successful candidate will be required to attend our Reading office two days per week.

Experience/ Attributes required

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Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Financial Controller or senior finance role within a law firm or professional services environment. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent). In-depth knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and VAT regulations relevant to the legal sector. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis). Experience working with integrated ERP or practice management systems, ideally Elite 3E. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. A proactive, hands-on approach, with strong attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement. Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing finance team.

Desirable Skills

Direct experience using Elite 3E or a similar legal practice management system. Experience with Power BI or other data visualisation tools. Prior involvement in system upgrades or finance transformation projects.

Work type:

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Leading, coaching, and developing direct and indirect reports across the finance function. Overseeing the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting on firm-wide profit and loss performance. Reconciling all balance sheet accounts and managing the month-end timetable and supporting schedules. Ensuring accurate and compliant VAT returns and adherence to SRA Accounts Rules. Supporting and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the Elite 3E system and related financial processes. Developing Power BI dashboards and operational reports to enhance financial visibility and decision-making. Reviewing existing finance processes and recommending enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Benefits

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Contractual Benefits (pro rata)

25 days annual leave, Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution Life Assurance - 5 x final salary Shopping discounts and Medicash

Non Contractual Benefits

Travel season ticket loan scheme available Cycle to work scheme available Medicash scheme Bring your dog to work 1 x additional day off for your birthday 1 x annual charity day off per annum 1 x wellbeing hour off each week

Team structure

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1 x Finance Director 4 x Legal Cashier 3 x Accounts Assistants 1 x Assistant Accountant 1 x Credit Controller

Other information

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Boyes Turner is a highly regarded law firm, recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. The expertise our teams have is vast, spanning both the corporate world and technology sector whilst also supporting private clients.


We pride ourselves on providing excellent working conditions, a forward-thinking and friendly team environment, and the flexibility of hybrid working.