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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive finance management capabilities across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong focus on invoicing, billing, and compliance. Proven ability to lead finance teams, improve processes, and leverage technology for scalable financial operations.
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Finance Management Across JurisdictionsInvoicing And Billing ExpertiseRegulatory And Tax ComplianceLeadership In Finance FunctionsExperience In Professional Services
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Hard Skills
Financial ControlForecastingCash Flow ForecastingProfitability ReportingBudgetingAccounts PayableAccounts Receivable ManagementTax FilingsFinancial ModellingProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Confident CommunicationHands-On LeadershipTeam DevelopmentClient EngagementProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Cloud Accounting SystemsPractice Management SystemsAI Finance ToolsAutomation TechnologiesFinancial Technology Stack
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA Or Equivalent)
Industry Keywords
Professional ServicesLaw Firm ExperienceUAE Free ZonesUK VATCorporation TaxUAE Corporate TaxSRA Accounts RulesPE/VC-Backed BusinessesStartup EcosystemFinancial Audits
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own finance across the UK and UAE entities
- Report to the General Manager and Chief Strategy Officer
- Lead one internal team member and manage an external accounts receivable partner
- Own financial control, reporting and forecasting across the UK and UAE
- Manage invoicing, billing, collections, accounts payable, supplier payments, consultant payments and expenses policy
- Improve finance processes for a fast-scaling team
- Manage regulatory, tax and statutory compliance in both jurisdictions
- Provide pod and firm profitability insight
- Build scalable, AI-enabled finance systems
- Own month-end close, management accounts, board and leadership reporting, and consolidated group reporting
- Build the annual budget and rolling forecasts; report budget variances with commentary and recommended actions
- Provide pod-level P&L and profitability reporting
- Own cash flow forecasting, treasury and banking across GBP, AED and USD, including FX exposure
- Manage intercompany arrangements, recharges and transfer pricing between UK and UAE entities
- Advise leadership on pricing, fee models, hiring cases, incentive schemes and investment decisions
- Own the end-to-end invoicing process, including WIP review and invoice sign-off
- Manage the external AR partner’s SLAs, aged-debt reporting, chasing cadence and escalations
- Reduce lock-up and bad debt through payment terms and proactive client engagement
- Work with Legal Directors on write-offs, disputed invoices and payment plans
- Support UK and UAE statutory and tax filings with external accountants
- Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and support the annual accountant’s report
- Support VAT, Corporation Tax, Companies House, UAE Corporate Tax and UAE VAT filings
- Prepare for UAE e-invoicing requirements and support free zone financial requirements and audits
- Oversee payroll in both jurisdictions, including UK PAYE/pension and UAE WPS/end-of-service obligations
- Liaise with external accountants, auditors and banks
- Maintain financial controls, approval limits and AML/KYC-aligned payment processes
- Review and improve invoicing, collections, expenses, approvals and reporting processes
- Lead, coach and develop the internal direct report
- Manage the external AR provider through KPIs, reviews and contract management
- Own the finance technology stack and drive automation and AI adoption, including Claude
- Document scalable finance processes
- Contribute to UK/UAE growth planning and financial modelling
- Support firm-wide and strategic projects as directed by the General Manager or Chief Strategy Officer
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 7 years’ finance experience
- At least 2 years leading a finance function or team
- Strong invoicing and billing experience
- Track record of rapidly improving finance processes in a fast-scaling team
- Professional services experience required, ideally in a law firm
- Strong grasp of WIP, lock-up and matter-level profitability
- Hands-on experience running finance across more than one jurisdiction, ideally the UK and UAE
- Working knowledge of UK VAT and Corporation Tax, and UAE Corporate Tax and VAT
- Experience supporting external accountants with filings
- Experience managing outsourced providers to clear SLAs
- Hands-on leadership style
- Confident communication of financial information to lawyers, founders and leadership
- Familiarity with Claude and AI finance tools
- Comfortable with cloud accounting and practice management systems
- Deep values alignment, low ego, high standards and strong sense of team
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred
- Experience with UAE free zones, such as DIFC, ADGM or DMCC, and their audit requirements preferred
- Experience in scaling, founder-led or PE/VC-backed businesses preferred
- Knowledge of the startup and tech ecosystem preferred
- Must be on the UK tax system
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary annual bonus opportunities
- “Surprise and delight” gifts for going the extra mile
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Day off on your birthday and other significant life events
- 5 days leave for education per year
- Dedicated annual education budget
- Private healthcare with Vitality
- Private dental care, plus hearing and discounts with Boots Opticians
- £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, with payments split 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
- Monthly free corporate chair massage
- Weekly yoga sessions
- Free bike servicing once a quarter
- MacBook Pro or Surface Business
- Home office allowance
- Social events every four weeks