Finance Manager

Location: Cwmbran

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Monday to Friday

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to join our clients friendly Accounts Team based in Cwmbran. This full-time role is ideal for someone with a background in legal finance, a strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR), and a passion for leading and developing a team.

What you'll be doing:

Working closely with a small team, you'll handle a variety of finance and supervisory tasks, including:

Managing day-to-day accounts operations and resolving accounts queries
Reconciling client accounts and ensuring SAR compliance
Processing staff expenses, direct debits, standing orders, and daily banking
Posting bills, handling volume completion packs, and processing payments (including TTs and BACS)
Maintaining the purchase ledger and managing card payments
Monitoring and reporting on client balances and handling staff ledger queries
Admin duties such as filing and responding to phone queriesAs a supervisor, you'll also:

Prepare monthly financial reports for Partners and Management, and attend board meetings if needed
Liaise with external accountants to ensure compliance and timely completion of accounts
Oversee monthly payroll
Support, supervise, and develop a team of legal cashiersRequirements

Experience supervising a small team, ideally within a legal finance environment
Strong working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
Confident using case management systems and Excel (or similar software) to generate financial reports
A client-focused, solutions-driven approach with excellent communication skillsIf you're looking for a varied finance role in a supportive environment with real opportunities to contribute and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

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