Chief Operations Officer
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Operations Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and operations, with a proven track record of managing day-to-day accounts, ensuring compliance, and leading operational teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Financial Management: Full responsibility for day-to-day accounts management, including maintaining up-to-date and accurate firm accounts, performing bank and other reconciliations, and managing credit control processes.
* Operational Leadership: Conduct regular meetings with fee earners to review WIP and targets, prepare monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis for partners, and calculate annual bonuses for fee earners.
* HR and Staff Management: Supervise and support secretarial and administrative staff, oversee recruitment, training, and induction processes, and manage staff resourcing and holiday/sick leave records.
* Facilities and IT Oversight: Ensure appropriate office facilities and equipment are in place, liaise with service providers and manage maintenance contracts, and oversee IT infrastructure, website content, and case management systems.
* Communications and Marketing: Maintain internal communication processes and document security, manage the firm's website and online presence, and coordinate social events and external communications.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Holds an accounting qualification with at least 3 years experience in a dual finance and operations role.
* Experience in a legal practice is desirable but not essential.
* Demonstrated staff management experience.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with case management systems.
* Discreet, professional, and capable of working on their own initiative.