Financial Controller – Law firm

£60-75K + Bens

London

Elite Finance Recruitment are working exclusively for a well renowned UK law firm. We are seeking a strong calibre experienced accountant to join the finance team as a Financial Controller.

Whilst the firm is an established business, they are entering an exciting period of transformation and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing – Assisting with general payroll tasks and ensuring accuracy.
• General Ledger & Transactions – Processing financial transactions, journal entries, and general postings.
• Credit Control – Managing outstanding invoices and ensuring timely collections.
• Accounts Payable – Handling supplier invoices, reconciliations, and payments.
• Excel Reporting & Analysis – Utilizing Excel for financial data management and reporting.
• Employment Hero (HR System) Support – Experience with Employment Hero or similar HR systems would be an advantage.

Requirements for the role:

• Part Qualified Accountant – Qualified Accountant (actively studying ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, with some exams completed).
• Strong experience in payroll, accounts payable, credit control, and transaction processing.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
• Experience with Employment Hero or other HR systems is a plus.
• A hardworking, proactive, and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

This role offers office-based work 4 days per week in central London and 1 day working from home.