Bedell Cristin
Senior Finance Operations Manager (Jersey) Application Deadline: 30 June 2025 Department: Finance Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Jersey Reporting To: Head of Finance Description Purpose of the job Working as part of our central Finance team, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance operations of the firm, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Leading and developing a team of finance administrators, the role will focus on delivering efficient end to end financial processes, driving continuous improvements and financial performance levels. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact between the Finance team and other departments, ensuring a smooth financial operation that supports the firm's overall objectives. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership Lead, manage, and develop a team of finance administrators, providing guidance, training, and support. Ensure workload is effectively allocated across the team to maintain efficiency and accuracy in all finance operations. Conduct performance reviews, set objectives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Finance Operations and Compliance Oversee daily finance operations, including billing, credit control, cashiering, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, client payments, staff expenses and other financial processes and investigations. Manage month end finance operations processes for all Bedell Cristin in house entities, including bank reconciliation reviews. Manage client accounting processes, ensuring funds are handled correctly and reconciliations are completed in a timely manner. Work closely with the firm's Financial Controller and Management Accountant to monitor cash flow and ensure that the firm has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations. Ensure compliance with local law society regulations, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, and other relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Establish and maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures, ensuring active monitoring and enforcement of those controls. Manage the banking relationships, including maintenance of bank mandates, online platforms and opening of new accounts. Process Improvement and Stakeholder Management Work closely with fee earners, partners, and other departments to resolve finance-related queries and ensure smooth financial operations. Assist in financial investigations and the successful delivery of audits for all Bedell Cristin in house entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of findings. Support the development and enforcement of finance policies. Qualifications Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) Knowledge/skills/experience Experience in a senior finance operations role, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels. Strong leadership and team management experience, with a proven ability to develop and motivate a team. Experience in process improvement initiatives and implementing financial controls. In-depth knowledge of legal finance operations, including local law society accounts rules, client accounting, probate administration and regulatory compliance. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail. Experience with financial systems and legal practice management software (preferably Aderant). Strong IT skills in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, with an eye for detail and diligence to ensure accuracy of system, process and output Competencies We would like you to have: Demonstrated leadership and team management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels Strong analytical and problem-solving approach Ability to manage demanding priorities and deadlines Strong organisational skills and a meticulous attention to detail Proficiency with MS Office Suite, in particular Excel In this role you will be expected to: Behave in a manner in keeping with our core culture and values. Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing. Commit to fulfilling any personal CPD requirements and continually developing your skills and knowledge.
Senior Finance Operations Manager (Jersey) Application Deadline: 30 June 2025 Department: Finance Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Jersey Reporting To: Head of Finance Description Purpose of the job Working as part of our central Finance team, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance operations of the firm, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Leading and developing a team of finance administrators, the role will focus on delivering efficient end to end financial processes, driving continuous improvements and financial performance levels. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact between the Finance team and other departments, ensuring a smooth financial operation that supports the firm's overall objectives. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership Lead, manage, and develop a team of finance administrators, providing guidance, training, and support. Ensure workload is effectively allocated across the team to maintain efficiency and accuracy in all finance operations. Conduct performance reviews, set objectives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Finance Operations and Compliance Oversee daily finance operations, including billing, credit control, cashiering, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, client payments, staff expenses and other financial processes and investigations. Manage month end finance operations processes for all Bedell Cristin in house entities, including bank reconciliation reviews. Manage client accounting processes, ensuring funds are handled correctly and reconciliations are completed in a timely manner. Work closely with the firm's Financial Controller and Management Accountant to monitor cash flow and ensure that the firm has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations. Ensure compliance with local law society regulations, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, and other relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Establish and maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures, ensuring active monitoring and enforcement of those controls. Manage the banking relationships, including maintenance of bank mandates, online platforms and opening of new accounts. Process Improvement and Stakeholder Management Work closely with fee earners, partners, and other departments to resolve finance-related queries and ensure smooth financial operations. Assist in financial investigations and the successful delivery of audits for all Bedell Cristin in house entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of findings. Support the development and enforcement of finance policies. Qualifications Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) Knowledge/skills/experience Experience in a senior finance operations role, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels. Strong leadership and team management experience, with a proven ability to develop and motivate a team. Experience in process improvement initiatives and implementing financial controls. In-depth knowledge of legal finance operations, including local law society accounts rules, client accounting, probate administration and regulatory compliance. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail. Experience with financial systems and legal practice management software (preferably Aderant). Strong IT skills in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, with an eye for detail and diligence to ensure accuracy of system, process and output Competencies We would like you to have: Demonstrated leadership and team management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels Strong analytical and problem-solving approach Ability to manage demanding priorities and deadlines Strong organisational skills and a meticulous attention to detail Proficiency with MS Office Suite, in particular Excel In this role you will be expected to: Behave in a manner in keeping with our core culture and values. Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing. Commit to fulfilling any personal CPD requirements and continually developing your skills and knowledge.
Bedell Cristin
Litigation Senior Associate Department: Litigation Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Jersey Description To work as part of the team providing a full range of litigation services to the clients of Bedell Cristin, Jersey. To take principal charge of work assignments within the team, with minimal partner intervention. This will entail extensive direct client contact, being responsible for the supervision of junior legal assistant(s) and taking an active role in the identification and implementation of new business initiatives. Working with the Partners to grow the business by assisting with the development and implementation of the Group's strategic plans for the particular work area. Instructed by a wide range of insolvency professionals, financial institutions, fiduciary service providers, commercial entities, onshore referrers and private individuals based worldwide our expert teams are involved in a broad spectrum of litigation work. This includes trust disputes, insolvency and restructuring, commercial litigation (with emphasis on shareholder disputes and property related issues), fraud, asset recovery, regulatory enforcement and alternative dispute resolution. Key Responsibilities To take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of client work as delegated by the Partners, including but not limited to, researching, writing opinions, reviewing documentation, drafting, preparing cases for court. To ensure all clients receive a high quality, timely and professional service to meet their needs. Take personal responsibility for achieving target hours, proactively manage billings and debtors and record time in a consistent way. To assist as required with the motivation, management and development of other fee earners and support staff in the work area. Assist in the promotion, development and implementation of the practice area business plans. To support the Partners in building an efficient team structure (this may include involvement in recruitment). Assist in the promotion and development of our global litigation team by working with partners and associates across our jurisdictions and engaging in business development and know how activities. Support new ventures, identify cross selling opportunities and seek ways to develop our services and client base. Manage such other activities/projects as may be required by the Partners from time to time. Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations as required and manage risk exposure in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures. Qualifications The right candidate is likely to be 6 yrs+ PQE with a Jersey, UK or Commonwealth qualification. Knowledge/skills/experience Significant experience in the practice area Strong technical ability Some delegation and supervisory experience Some business development experience The ability to prioritise and manage time effectively Good drafting and research skills. Knowledge of research platforms, document management systems. An understanding of key financial indicators and disciplines relating to time recording and billing. Strong organisational skills and the ability to time manage and prioritise effectively. Excellent interpersonal skills. Competencies We would like you to have: A client focused approach. Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral. Organisational/time management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a workload effectively within deadlines. A responsible, disciplined and methodical approach and a keen eye for detail. The ability to use initiative to resolve issues and to work independently with an appropriate level of supervision. Flexibility, energy and enthusiasm. In this role you will be expected to: Behave in a manner in keeping with our core culture and values. Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing. Commit to fulfilling any personal CPD requirements and continually developing your skills and knowledge.
Litigation Senior Associate Department: Litigation Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Jersey Description To work as part of the team providing a full range of litigation services to the clients of Bedell Cristin, Jersey. To take principal charge of work assignments within the team, with minimal partner intervention. This will entail extensive direct client contact, being responsible for the supervision of junior legal assistant(s) and taking an active role in the identification and implementation of new business initiatives. Working with the Partners to grow the business by assisting with the development and implementation of the Group's strategic plans for the particular work area. Instructed by a wide range of insolvency professionals, financial institutions, fiduciary service providers, commercial entities, onshore referrers and private individuals based worldwide our expert teams are involved in a broad spectrum of litigation work. This includes trust disputes, insolvency and restructuring, commercial litigation (with emphasis on shareholder disputes and property related issues), fraud, asset recovery, regulatory enforcement and alternative dispute resolution. Key Responsibilities To take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of client work as delegated by the Partners, including but not limited to, researching, writing opinions, reviewing documentation, drafting, preparing cases for court. To ensure all clients receive a high quality, timely and professional service to meet their needs. Take personal responsibility for achieving target hours, proactively manage billings and debtors and record time in a consistent way. To assist as required with the motivation, management and development of other fee earners and support staff in the work area. Assist in the promotion, development and implementation of the practice area business plans. To support the Partners in building an efficient team structure (this may include involvement in recruitment). Assist in the promotion and development of our global litigation team by working with partners and associates across our jurisdictions and engaging in business development and know how activities. Support new ventures, identify cross selling opportunities and seek ways to develop our services and client base. Manage such other activities/projects as may be required by the Partners from time to time. Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations as required and manage risk exposure in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures. Qualifications The right candidate is likely to be 6 yrs+ PQE with a Jersey, UK or Commonwealth qualification. Knowledge/skills/experience Significant experience in the practice area Strong technical ability Some delegation and supervisory experience Some business development experience The ability to prioritise and manage time effectively Good drafting and research skills. Knowledge of research platforms, document management systems. An understanding of key financial indicators and disciplines relating to time recording and billing. Strong organisational skills and the ability to time manage and prioritise effectively. Excellent interpersonal skills. Competencies We would like you to have: A client focused approach. Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral. Organisational/time management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a workload effectively within deadlines. A responsible, disciplined and methodical approach and a keen eye for detail. The ability to use initiative to resolve issues and to work independently with an appropriate level of supervision. Flexibility, energy and enthusiasm. In this role you will be expected to: Behave in a manner in keeping with our core culture and values. Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing. Commit to fulfilling any personal CPD requirements and continually developing your skills and knowledge.