Head of Finance and Operations

1 Hare Court is a nationally renowned barristers' chambers located in Temple, London, with 46 barristers, comprising 14 silks and 32 juniors.Chambers specialises in providing expert advice and representation in Family Law. Chambers has a strong reputation for excellence, boasting the highest concentration of specialist matrimonial finance King’s Counsel in the country.Chambers is looking to appoint a new Head of Finance and Operations to collaborate closely with the Senior Clerk to provide full business and administrative support to all members and staff. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:FinanceChambers’ Accounts using Quick BooksMonthly invoicing for rent and feesManaging direct debit collectionCashflowPreparing budget for approvalMonthly bank reconciliationMarketingOrganising annual seminar and evening party for over 600 solicitorsArranging internal receptions & parties in conjunction with the PR CommitteeAdministrationMonitoring of holiday and sickness recordsImplementing and reviewing best price policy for suppliesEnsuring facilities are safe and compliantLibraryOrdering yearly publications FCP, @aGlance, @eglance, Capitalise, FRP etcPupillageAssisting with mini pupil and pupillage applications and all correspondence thereonFacilitiesHealth and safety officer, ensuring complianceOverall maintenance of the building, external and internalMaintenance of Chambers’ telephone and entry fob systemConsulting with the landlord regarding fire regulations and negotiating with utility suppliersI.TConsulting with contracted I.T. SupportComplianceGDPR, Cyber Security and Bar Council regulations and updatesGeneral Admin DutiesMaintaining self-accreditation with the regulator, the BSB (Bar Standards Board)Bar Mutual Indemnity Insurance and Practising CertificatesManaging Data Protection registrationCreating agendas and attending all committee meetingsChambers InsuranceWe are looking for an energetic and commercial candidate to fulfil the above role by reference to previous professional experience and where relevant, professional qualifications.This is a long-term role. The previous Head of Finance and Operations was with the firm for circa 15 years.This is a varied and vibrant role. The successful candidate will mainly be working alongside the Senior clerk but will also work closely with the clerking team and with barristers on various aspects of the role as set out above.Strong interpersonal skills, a great work ethic, and the ability to work as part of a team are therefore important.Benefits include:Five weeks paid holiday in addition to official public holidays.A target-related annual bonus of up to 10% of annual salary (entitled to (pro rata) after a six-month qualifying period).Entry to Chambers pension scheme whereby Chambers pay 10% of annual salary into a pension of your choice.1 week’s extra wages at Christmas.How to applyPlease make applications, as well as any questions regarding the vacancy or a more detailed job description to Steve McCrone, Senior Clerk using the email address below.
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