Financial Controller
CompanyRayden Solicitors
Location
St Albans, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/8/2026
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Occupation TypeChartered and certified accountants
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£49,200
(£25.23 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, ensure regulatory compliance, and support strategic decision-making. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive firm with opportunities for development.
Key Responsibilities
At Rayden Solicitors, we believe our employees are integral to our success. At the heart of our commitment to our people lies a range of staff benefits designed to ensure well-being, encourage growth and support overall job satisfaction.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial reporting, including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
- Oversee cashflow, working capital, and financial KPIs, ensuring accuracy across WIP, billing, and revenue
- Maintain strong balance sheet controls and support audits and statutory reporting
- Ensure full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and client money regulations
- Oversee client and office account processes, including reconciliations, billing, and disbursements
- Act as escalation point for client money risks and support regulatory submissions
- Lead and develop Cashiering and Credit Control teams
- Deliver bonus and productivity reporting and support wider finance projects
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5+ years' PQE
- Legal finance experience (SRA knowledge desirable)
- Team management experience
- Strong Excel and accounting systems (Xero preferred)
- Analytical, detail-driven, and commercially aware
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Ability to prioritise and perform under pressure
- High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
At Rayden Solicitors, we believe our employees are integral to our success. At the heart of our commitment to our people lies a range of staff benefits designed to ensure well-being, encourage growth and support overall job satisfaction.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
- Life assurance
- Annual buy/sell holiday scheme
- 25 days' holiday
- Cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech benefits
- Car maintenance scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Electric car scheme
- Gym discounts
- Voluntary private medical insurance
Recruitment agencies: All recruitment is managed by our internal Recruiter. Agencies must have signed Rayden Solicitors' terms of business before submitting candidates. Applications submitted without agreed terms, outside our online application system, or sent directly to partners or employees will not be treated as formal introductions. For queries, please contact Georgie Roberts, Recruiter (gr@raydensolicitors.co.uk). We work with a small number of preferred recruitment suppliers.