Finance Manager – Luton

Finance Manager – Luton

Newstaff Employment is a recruitment agency in Luton, currently recruiting an experienced Finance Manager for a progressive company operating within the legal services industry. This senior finance and accounting role involves overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance department, managing a small accounts team, and supporting budgeting, payroll and financial planning. You will maintain effective financial controls, ensure compliance with relevant legal and accounting requirements, and help the business meet its financial objectives. This is a full-time, office-based position offering a salary of £55,000–£75,000 per annum.

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary: £55,000–£75,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm
Job Type: Full-Time / Finance Management / Legal Services
Work Location: Office-Based

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Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the finance department.
• Manage and support a small accounts and finance team.
• Ensure financial processes run efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain effective accounting procedures and financial controls.
• Support the preparation and management of company budgets.
• Assist with financial planning and forecasting.
• Manage the monthly payroll process.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time.
• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities.
• Monitor financial transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial and legal requirements.
• Promote strong financial discipline across the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and management information.
• Monitor departmental priorities and financial deadlines.
• Work closely with senior management on financial matters.
• Provide guidance and support to members of the accounts team.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial documentation.
• Ensure financial information is handled confidentially.
• Support the continued development of the finance function.

Essential Skills & Experience

• AAT qualified or a part-qualified accountant with relevant practical experience.
• Strong experience in bookkeeping and accounting processes.
• Good understanding of financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Experience supporting budgeting and financial planning.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and financial administration.
• Good understanding of financial compliance requirements.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confidence working with financial information and reports.
• Ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• A professional and confidential approach to financial matters.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• A proactive and organised approach to finance management.

Previous experience managing an accounts or finance team would be advantageous but is not essential.

Experience working within a law firm’s finance department, including knowledge of legal cashiering and legal accounting procedures, would also be beneficial. However, previous legal sector experience is not essential.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary of £55,000–£75,000 per annum.
• Full-time, Monday-to-Friday working hours.
• Regular office hours of 9:00 am–5:30 pm.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee discount.
• Life insurance.
• Join a progressive business within the legal services industry.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function.
• Opportunity to manage and develop a small accounts team.
• Gain further experience in financial planning and management.
• Play an important role in maintaining financial controls and compliance.
• Work closely with colleagues and senior management.
• Develop your finance management career within a professional business environment.

How to Apply

Interested in this finance job in Luton? Don’t hang about—send us your CV, and one of our friendly team members at Newstaff Recruitment Agency will be in touch soon.

Do you have any questions or require additional information about our current finance vacancies? Feel free to contact Anne Marie at 01727 864 777or email your CV directly to [email protected].

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Reference: 2DBB307201