A leading law firm based in Maidstone are seeking a Finance Manager to support with the implementation of their financial strategy and deliver on all finance related projects. Reporting into the Finance Director this role will include the management of a small team, therefore previous experience managing and developing a team is essential. Liaising with partners and fee earners this role will require an experience individual who is looking to play a major part in the growth strategy of an already highly successful business. Whilst managing your team a key aspect of this position is ensuring the effective coordination with the wider business in relation to the delivering on all future strategy plans. The successful candidate will have a background working within a Legal Practice and will be working towards a formal accountancy qualification or already qualified. Key

Responsibilities:
Reviewing and implementing changes to ensure operational finance procedures are commercially focused. Meet changing business needs and regulatory requirements effectively and efficiently. Driving integration of operational finance teams. Adapting the operational finance teams and processes to IT system changes. Overseeing the operational finance teams, including recruitment, management and development of staff. Working with other teams to ensure that centralised billing processes meet business needs effectively and efficiently. Maintaining robust WIP management and credit control processes. Ensuring financial/operating procedures compliant. Person Specification: A background working within Legal Professional Services is essential Managing a team including those at a Senior level. A skilled problem solver. Able to demonstrate the highest level of client care. Qualifications ACCA/CIMA Part Qualified essential. General level of education including A-C grade GCSE results. This role will require some travel around Kent. Interviews taking place within the next two weeks. Salary up to £60K DOE