Finance Executive

Founders Law•London, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a process-driven, detail-oriented Finance Executive to own the day-to-day financial operations of a scaling law firm. You'll be the engine that keeps the finance function running: managing accounts receivable, executing payment runs, maintaining financial records, and ensuring the Head of finance has clean, accurate data to work with. It's a highly valuable and strategic execution role. You'll own processes end-to-end - from chasing overdue invoices to drafting the monthly billing run, overseeing the maintaining of the bookkeeping ledger to prep data for VAT returns. The Head of Finance will retain strategic oversight, sign-off authority, and all sensitive financial decisions, but the day-to-day of the business sits with you. If you're organised, enjoy bringing order to complexity, and want to build genuine expertise and energy in scaling finance operations, this role will give you significant ownership and a clear development pathway.

Requirements

2–4 years' experience in a finance, bookkeeping or accounts role.
Demonstrated experience managing invoicing, AP/AR processes and reconciliations.
Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
Comfortable with modern accounting systems (Xero preferred).
Experience supporting month-end close processes.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines without fail.
Proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.
Clear written and verbal communication - you'll be the day-to-day finance contact for internal teams and external clients.
High integrity and discretion with financial data.
Willingness to own a process fully once it's been handed over.
AI curious and proficient.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a law firm or professional services environment (client billing, WIP tracking, disbursements).
Experience integrating finance systems with operational tools (e.g., practice management software syncing with accounting platforms).
Scale-up business experience.
Studying towards or holding a finance or accounting qualification (AAT, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent) - not required, but creates a clear development pathway.

Responsibilities

Maintain AR process.
Own client comms on outstanding balances, payment timelines and standard collection processes.
Execute the AP runs and escalate when necessary
Overseeing that the maintaining of bookkeeping is accurate and timely.
Process team expenses
Be the executive of the invoicing runs, draft, validate, send, chase.
Work with team lead to ensure accuracy across all internal reporting.
Work with accountants to maintain bookkeeping for VAT return.
Support the compliance team.
Schedule all recurring finance meetings using the scheduler.
Maintain the finance calendar and ensure key deadlines are flagged in advance.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Discretionary quarterly profit share bonus + annual bonus opportunities
“Surprise and delight” gifts for going the extra mile
25 days annual leave, don't worry, bank holidays are on top
Day off on your birthday and other significant life events
5 days leave for education a year + dedicated annual education budget just for you
Private healthcare with Vitality
Private Dental care + hearing and discounts with Vision Express
£350 home setup allowance
Worldwide travel insurance, including Winter Sports
Annual emergency childcare allowance
Half-price gym membership at Virgin Active, PureGym and Nuffield Health
Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme saving up to 40% on electric cars
Cycle to work scheme saving up to 32% on a bike and splitting your payments over 12 months
Access to a tech and home scheme with discounts and 12-month interest-free payment options through partners including Currys PC World, IKEA and John Lewis
There are socials every four weeks if you want to join us, from bars and restaurants to experiences at the F1 Arcade, Gamebox, Fairgame, and many more.