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Job Title: Finance Manager Law Firm Location: North London Salary: £55,000 - £75,000Depending on Experience + Benefits About Firm Name A fast growing law firm based in North London. With a reputation built on Value and Excellence, pride ourselves on providing bespoke legal solutions. We are currently seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance Manager to lead our busy accounts function and act as a strategic partner to our Directors. The Role As Finance Manager, you will be the backbone of our financial operations. You won't just be "crunching numbers"-you will be ensuring the firm remains compliant, profitable, and strategically sound. You will oversee the day-to-day financial transactions while providing the Partners with the data they need to drive growth. Key Responsibilities: Compliance & SRA: Ensure strict adherence to the SRA Accounts Rules and manage the annual SAR audit. Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and P&L analysis for the Partners. Transactional Oversight: Supervise the legal cashiering team, overseeing billing, disbursements, and VAT returns (including MTD). Tax & Payroll: Manage the firm's tax liabilities, partnership tax requirements, and monthly payroll. Strategy: Assist in the annual budgeting process and identify opportunities for cost-saving or revenue enhancement. Who You Are The ideal candidate is a finance professional who thrives in a structured, professional services environment. Qualified/Part-Qualified: ACCA, CIMA, or ACA (qualified by experience will be considered). Legal Sector Expert: You must have previous experience working within a UK law firm and a rock-solid understanding of Solicitors' Accounts Rules . Systems Savvy: Experience with legal practice management software (e.g., Clio, SOS, PCLaw, or Leap) is highly desirable. Communicator: You can translate complex financial data into plain English for non-finance Partners. Why Join Us? Benefits: Comprehensive pension scheme, private medical insurance, and 25 days holiday. Culture: A supportive, professional environment where your expertise is genuinely valued.

Pay: £24,000 - £30,000 per year Job Title: Litigation Paralegal We are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their expanding litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving and growing firm with access to high-quality litigation work. The firm is committed to rewarding performance and offers an attractive bonus structure alongside career progression opportunities. Role Overview The successful candidate will assist fee earners and manage their own caseload (where appropriate) across a range of civil litigation matters. You must be confident handling files from inception through to resolution and be comfortable working within the Civil Procedure Rules framework. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the management of civil litigation files from start to finish Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and applications Preparing court bundles and disclosure documents Issuing proceedings and filing documents at court Drafting cost schedules where required Liaising with clients, counsel, and the courts Advising clients on procedure and litigation risks under supervision Maintaining high standards of client care Meeting performance and file progression targets Requirements Minimum 2-3 years' experience in litigation matters Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Experience drafting court documents and correspondence Ability to issue proceedings independently Understanding of litigation costs and risk Pragmatic and commercially aware approach to case handling Excellent client care and communication skill + Bonuses OTE £35K Bonus on top of salary based on performance Opportunity to lead and grow a team Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Ability to commute/relocate: London N12 0BP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Experience: Litigation: 2 years (preferred) Work Location: In person

Pay: £24,000 - £30,000 per year Job Title: Housing Paralegal We are currently seeking an experienced Housing Paralegal to join their expanding litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving and growing firm with access to high-quality litigation work. The firm is committed to rewarding performance and offers an attractive bonus structure alongside career progression opportunities. Role Overview The successful candidate will assist fee earners and manage their own caseload (where appropriate) across a range of civil litigation matters. You must be confident handling files from inception through to resolution and be comfortable working within the Civil Procedure Rules framework. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the management of civil litigation files from start to finish Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and applications Preparing court bundles and disclosure documents Issuing proceedings and filing documents at court Drafting cost schedules where required Liaising with clients, counsel, and the courts Advising clients on procedure and litigation risks under supervision Maintaining high standards of client care Meeting performance and file progression targets Requirements Minimum 2-3 years' experience in litigation matters Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Experience drafting court documents and correspondence Ability to issue proceedings independently Understanding of litigation costs and risk Pragmatic and commercially aware approach to case handling Excellent client care and communication skill + Bonuses OTE £35K Bonus on top of salary based on performance Opportunity to lead and grow a team Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Ability to commute/relocate: London N12 0BP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Experience: Litigation: 2 years (preferred) Work Location: In person