Finance & Office Manager
- Recruiter
- US Law Support
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Highly competitive salary/package
- Posted
- 20 Feb 2017
- Closes
- 20 Mar 2017
- Ref
- USLS-FHRM217
- Job Title
- Office Manager
- Industry Sector
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This brand new, office and finance management vacancy is exclusive to US Law Support and represents a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance and management professional.
This opportunity has arisen with our client, an elite tier transatlantic law firm based here in the City of London. The role is an exciting and challenging opportunity with the successful candidate being responsible for managing all aspects of the London office, ensuring that planned results are achieved. It is a full-time, permanent position and offers a highly competitive salary/package commensurate with experience.
Main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
· managing all direct reports (performance management, staff development, disciplinary procedures) and building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, lawyers and clients;
· being the Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration for the UK practice (COFA), including supporting disbursements and documentation control;
· to provide Accounts Payable support for urgent payments;
· coordinating mandatory Solicitors Regulation Authority audits with external auditors alongside preparing annual budgets;
· managing the recruitment process for lawyers and staff, maintaining HR files and managing day-to-day employee relations issues.
The ideal candidate will be degree educated in a related field and possess a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA). A minimum of five years relevant financial leadership experience is essential within a professional services environment – US or UK/international law firm experience being highly desirable. The successful applicant will also be required to have an in-depth understanding of accounting and staff management practices.
Strong written and communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure and the ability to multi task and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels are all essential skills in order to be considered for this role.
Applications are to be submitted in confidence to Andy Brunton, quoting ref: USLS-FHRM217. Successful applicants will be invited to register, whereupon a full job specification and briefing on the role and firm will be provided.
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