Larbey Evans

finance manager in commercial law

In short

This role manages a finance team of four at a London-based commercial law firm, covering forecasting, statutory financial statements, audits, partner capital and drawings, and firmwide financial performance. It requires ACCA/CIMA qualification (or part-qualification), at least 5 years' finance experience in a law firm, strong Excel and SQL skills, and SRA/VAT/AML knowledge. The role is hybrid, based at Chancery Lane, London, with 3 days in the office and 2 remote.

About the employer: The employer is a London-based commercial law firm.
Responsibilities:
•Manage a finance team of 4
•Prepare P&L forecasts, cash forecasts, and updates
•Prepare statutory financial statements and audit adjustments
•Oversee annual income and cost budgets
•Conduct quarterly financial covenant tests for the bank
•Support the COFA with SRA and statutory LLP audits
•Prepare partner drawings schedules and calculate quarterly commission payments
•Review the monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations
•Update fee earner and support staff headcount listings monthly
•Manage partners' capital requirements, liaise with the bank, and apply for new or increased capital as required
•Analyze and value WIP and aged debts
•Lead firmwide projects and support the Finance Director with firmwide financial performance and other tasks
Requirements:
•ACCA/CIMA qualified or part qualified
•Minimum 5 years' experience working in a busy finance department in a law firm
•Excellent working knowledge of Excel and SQL
•Full SRA, VAT, and AML knowledge
•Experience running numerous finance-related projects
•Excellent communication and organizational skills
Conditions:
•Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
•Location: Chancery Lane, London

Stop applying.
Get referred.

$10 in free credits

In just 60 seconds, fully on autopilot — Eraldt's AI agents read your CV, map the roles you fit, find live vacancies and the people who can refer you, write personal emails, and get you referred.

This isn't an application: your CV doesn't go to the company, and we don't promise a referral for this exact role.

Discover who else lands interviews on autopilot