Client Manager

Location: Bolton area
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Sector: UK Accountancy Practice

The Opportunity

An established and growing North West Accountancy Practice is seeking an experienced Client Manager to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.

You will oversee recurring client work across statutory accounts, management accounts, Corporation Tax and Personal Tax, while acting as a trusted point of contact for business owners.

The position also offers exposure to forecasting, cash-flow planning and financial or tax due-diligence projects.

This opportunity would suit an ACA or ACCA-qualified Practice professional who enjoys managing client relationships, reviewing work and supporting the development of junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients across monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles
• Acting as the principal contact for day-to-day client queries
• Planning and overseeing accounts and tax assignments
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 102 Section 1A
• Producing and reviewing management accounts
• Preparing and reviewing Corporation Tax computations and returns
• Supporting the preparation and delivery of Personal Tax returns
• Providing basic tax-planning guidance
• Reviewing work completed by junior colleagues
• Providing technical feedback and training
• Monitoring client deadlines and outstanding information
• Liaising with clients regarding draft accounts, tax liabilities and reporting requirements
• Preparing forecasts and cash-flow projections
• Supporting financial and tax due-diligence assignments
• Identifying opportunities for clients to access additional services
• Working closely with Managers, Directors and specialist teams

About You

To be considered, you should ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Approximately three to five years’ post-qualification experience
• Recent experience working within a UK Accountancy Practice
• Experience managing a portfolio of SME or owner-managed business clients
• Strong statutory accounts experience under FRS 102 Section 1A
• Experience preparing or reviewing management accounts
• Good Corporation Tax and Personal Tax knowledge
• A practical understanding of VAT
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior colleagues
• Strong client-management and communication skills
• The ability to explain financial information clearly to business owners
• Excellent organisation and deadline-management skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel capability
• Experience using Xero, Sage or comparable accounting platforms
• A proactive, dependable and commercially aware approach

Applications may also be considered from candidates with slightly less post-qualification experience who can demonstrate strong portfolio-management, accounts, tax and review capability.

Experience of forecasting, cash-flow modelling or due-diligence assignments would be advantageous but is not essential.

Client Portfolio

You will manage a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.

The position involves more than completing year-end accounts. You will be expected to understand each client’s business, provide practical guidance and help clients make appropriate use of their financial information.

This may include:

• Discussing business performance and management information
• Identifying cash-flow or profitability trends
• Supporting remuneration and basic tax-planning discussions
• Preparing information for lenders and external stakeholders
• Advising on accounting records and financial controls
• Recognising when specialist Tax, Corporate Finance or advisory support is required

Team Development

You will review work and support colleagues at different stages of their Accountancy Practice careers.

This may include:

• Reviewing accounts, tax computations and management information
• Clearing technical review points
• Providing constructive feedback
• Helping colleagues resolve accounts and tax queries
• Supporting training and professional development
• Monitoring workflow and assignment deadlines
• Maintaining consistent technical and client-service standards

Formal line-management experience would be beneficial but is not essential where strong review, training or mentoring experience can be demonstrated.

Salary and Benefits

The practice is offering:

• A salary of £45,000 to £50,000, depending on experience
• An established and varied client portfolio
• Responsibility for accounts, tax and management information
• Exposure to forecasting, cash-flow and due-diligence projects
• Opportunities to review and develop junior colleagues
• Direct access to Managers, Directors and specialist teams
• Professional and personal-development support
• Clear longer-term progression opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment
• The resources and expertise of a substantial Accountancy Practice group

Candidates offering strong independent portfolio-management experience, broad accounts and tax capability, junior-review experience and advisory exposure are likely to be considered towards the upper end of the salary range.

The complete benefits package and working arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position may appeal if you are looking to:

• Take ownership of an established client portfolio
• Develop broader client-management responsibilities
• Combine accounts and tax work with commercial conversations
• Support and develop junior colleagues
• Gain exposure to forecasting, cash-flow and due diligence
• Work with specialist teams across a wider Accountancy Practice
• Progress towards a more senior management position

Equal Opportunities

The practice is committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the hiring process.

Apply in Confidence

To discuss this Client Manager opportunity confidentially, contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

All applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially. No CV or identifying information will be shared with the hiring practice without informed written consent for this specific opportunity.

Bookkeeper

Location: Bolton area
Salary: £26,000 to £32,000, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Sector: UK Accountancy Practice

The Opportunity

A leading North West Accountancy Practice is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day bookkeeping requirements of a varied client portfolio.

You will work with small and medium-sized businesses across different sectors, maintaining accurate accounting records, completing reconciliations and preparing VAT returns.

The role also offers regular client contact. You will help clients resolve bookkeeping queries, set up cloud-accounting software and develop their confidence using systems such as Xero.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys combining accurate bookkeeping with client support and wants to develop within a collaborative, growing Accountancy Practice.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing bookkeeping work across a portfolio of clients
• Processing sales and purchase invoices
• Maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable records
• Completing bank, credit-card and control-account reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Reviewing client records and identifying missing or inconsistent information
• Investigating unreconciled transactions and bookkeeping queries
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting schedules
• Setting up cloud-accounting software for new clients
• Supporting clients who undertake some or all of their own bookkeeping
• Providing practical Xero training and guidance
• Communicating with clients by telephone, Microsoft Teams and email
• Managing deadlines across several client assignments
• Liaising with Accountants and Managers regarding client records and year-end requirements
• Contributing to efficient bookkeeping systems and working practices

About You

To be considered, you should ideally have:

• Previous bookkeeping experience within a UK Accountancy Practice
• Experience working across multiple clients or businesses
• A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience completing bank and control-account reconciliations
• Knowledge of VAT and experience preparing VAT returns
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• The ability to organise your workload and meet competing deadlines
• Confidence communicating directly with clients
• A collaborative and dependable approach
• The ability to identify errors and resolve bookkeeping queries
• A willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Confidence working in a changing and growing environment

Experience using Xero and Dext would be particularly useful.

Previous experience with QuickBooks, Sage or other cloud-accounting platforms would also be advantageous.

Applications may be considered from experienced industry Bookkeepers who can demonstrate strong technical knowledge, varied bookkeeping responsibilities and the ability to adapt to managing several clients.

AAT qualifications or bookkeeping certifications would be beneficial but are not essential where suitable practical experience can be demonstrated.

Client Support and Cloud Accounting

This role involves more than processing transactions.

You will help clients maintain accurate records and use their accounting software effectively. This may include:

• Setting up Xero organisations and opening balances
• Explaining bookkeeping processes to clients
• Helping clients use Xero for invoicing and record keeping
• Supporting bank-feed and reconciliation queries
• Introducing clients to Dext and digital document processes
• Identifying information required for VAT returns and year-end accounts
• Communicating technical information in a clear and practical way

The successful candidate should therefore be comfortable building positive client relationships alongside completing accurate technical work.

Salary and Benefits

The practice is offering:

• A salary of £26,000 to £32,000, depending on experience
• A varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients
• Regular client contact
• Internal training and on-the-job development
• Opportunities to strengthen cloud-accounting expertise
• Exposure to a wider range of Accountancy Practice services
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Scope for longer-term career development
• The resources and wider expertise of a substantial national group

The complete benefits package and working arrangements will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Candidates who can independently manage a client portfolio, prepare VAT returns, resolve complex reconciliation issues and train clients on Xero are likely to be considered towards the upper end of the range.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position may appeal if you are looking for:

• A varied portfolio rather than responsibility for one business
• Greater client contact
• Opportunities to develop Xero and cloud-accounting expertise
• A supportive team with access to internal training
• Experience across businesses in different sectors
• A route towards Senior Bookkeeper, Outsourcing or wider Accounts responsibilities
• A long-term career within a growing Accountancy Practice

Equal Opportunities

The practice is committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the hiring process.

Apply in Confidence

To discuss this Bookkeeper opportunity confidentially, contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

All applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially. No CV or identifying information will be shared with the hiring practice without informed written consent for this specific opportunity.

Assistant Tax Manager

Location: Stockport area
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Sector: UK Accountancy Practice

The Opportunity

A leading North West Accountancy Practice is seeking an ambitious Assistant Tax Manager to join its highly skilled tax team.

The position has a predominantly tax advisory focus, supporting a varied portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprises and owner-managed businesses.

This opportunity would suit a recently qualified Chartered Tax Adviser who has developed a strong grounding in tax compliance and now wants to broaden their advisory experience across a wider range of general tax matters.

Previous advisory experience would be beneficial but is not essential. The practice is prepared to support someone with strong compliance foundations, broad technical knowledge and a genuine interest in developing into an accomplished tax adviser.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Assist with and deliver tax advisory projects for SMEs and owner-managed businesses
• Support Tax Managers and senior colleagues on tax-planning assignments
• Apply existing compliance knowledge to support practical advisory recommendations
• Conduct technical research and prepare clear written advice
• Identify potential tax-planning opportunities across client portfolios
• Attend client meetings alongside senior colleagues
• Develop an understanding of clients’ commercial and personal objectives
• Work collaboratively with Accounts, Audit, Corporate Finance and wider advisory teams
• Maintain accurate records and meet client, statutory and internal deadlines
• Keep up to date with relevant tax legislation and technical developments
• Build strong and trusted client relationships
• Contribute to the continued growth of the tax service

The balance of assignments will reflect the successful candidate’s existing knowledge and development objectives.

About You

To be considered, you should ideally have:

• CTA qualification, normally gained within the last two years
• A strong background in UK tax compliance
• Recent experience gained within a UK Accountancy Practice
• Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses
• Broad tax knowledge rather than a narrowly specialised background
• Strong technical research and analytical skills
• The ability to explain complex tax issues clearly
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• A confident and professional client-facing approach
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to use initiative and manage assignments independently
• A genuine interest in developing tax advisory capability
• A collaborative approach suited to a small specialist team

Applications may also be considered from candidates approaching CTA qualification who can demonstrate substantial relevant experience and clear progress towards qualification.

ACA or ACCA-qualified applicants with strong tax experience and a clear commitment to developing within tax advisory may also be considered, although CTA qualification is preferred.

Advisory Development

The role is designed to help the successful candidate progress from a strong compliance grounding into broader tax advisory work.

Development may include exposure to:

• Owner-managed business tax planning
• Business restructures and reorganisations
• Shareholder and director planning
• Succession and exit considerations
• Transactions and business disposals
• Employment-related tax matters
• Capital taxes
• Cross-service advisory projects
• Technical research and written opinions
• Client meetings and presentation of recommendations

The precise advisory mix will depend on the needs of the client portfolio and the successful candidate’s technical development.

What the Practice Offers

The successful candidate can expect:

• A salary of £45,000 to £55,000, depending on experience
• An advisory-focused position with reduced reliance on routine compliance work
• Exposure to a varied SME and owner-managed business client base
• Direct support from experienced tax professionals
• Structured technical and professional development
• Opportunities to participate in client meetings
• Collaboration across a broad professional-services practice
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression towards Tax Manager
• The resources and wider expertise of a substantial national group
• An environment that values initiative, practical advice and commercial awareness

Details of the complete benefits package and working arrangements will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role may particularly appeal if you are looking to:

• Move from predominantly compliance work into tax advisory
• Build broader general tax knowledge
• Work closely with SMEs and owner-managed businesses
• Gain exposure to varied planning projects
• Learn directly from experienced Tax Managers and senior advisers
• Develop stronger client-facing and written-advisory skills
• Build a long-term route towards Tax Manager

Equal Opportunities

The practice is committed to creating a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the hiring process.

Apply in Confidence

To discuss this Assistant Tax Manager opportunity confidentially, contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

All applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially. No CV or identifying information will be shared with the hiring practice without informed written consent for this specific opportunity.

Litigation Solicitor

Location: South West London
Salary: £65,000 to £85,000, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Working Pattern: Office-based
Sector: UK Legal Practice

The Opportunity

An established and highly regarded South West London law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor or lawyer to join its growing Dispute Resolution team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially minded litigator who enjoys variety, autonomy and direct client contact.

You will manage a broad caseload of contentious matters for individuals, landlords, property owners, companies, directors and business clients. The work includes property disputes, landlord and tenant matters, commercial and contractual disputes, professional negligence and company or partnership disagreements.

The successful candidate will join a small and dedicated Litigation team, retaining genuine ownership of matters while benefiting from accessible support from experienced colleagues and Partners.

The Role

You will manage a varied contentious caseload from initial instruction through to negotiation, settlement or final resolution.

The work is expected to include:

• Property litigation
• Residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Leasehold and enfranchisement matters
• Contractual disputes
• Commercial litigation
• Professional negligence claims
• Neighbour and boundary disputes
• Party wall matters
• Company and shareholder disputes
• Partnership disputes
• Employment-related disputes
• Debt and enforcement matters where appropriate
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
• County Court and High Court proceedings

The precise caseload will depend on your experience and the needs of the department.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing contentious matters from initial instruction through to conclusion
• Assessing the merits, risks and commercial value of potential claims
• Providing clear and practical advice on litigation strategy
• Drafting pre-action correspondence and formal notices
• Preparing statements of case, witness statements and settlement documentation
• Conducting legal research and analysing complex factual evidence
• Managing disclosure and document-review exercises
• Complying with court directions, procedural requirements and limitation dates
• Preparing matters for mediation, interim applications and trial
• Negotiating settlements
• Liaising with Counsel, experts, surveyors and other professional advisers
• Attending client meetings and court hearings where appropriate
• Maintaining accurate, compliant and well-organised files
• Managing client expectations, costs and matter progression
• Monitoring work in progress, billing and financial performance
• Building strong relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Contributing to the continued development of the Litigation practice

About You

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors and experienced lawyers who can demonstrate substantial contentious experience within a UK Legal Practice.

You should ideally offer:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Recent Litigation or Dispute Resolution experience gained within a UK Legal Practice
• The ability to manage a varied contentious caseload independently
• Experience in one or more of property litigation, landlord and tenant disputes, commercial disputes, professional negligence or company and partnership disputes
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Excellent drafting and legal-research skills
• Confident negotiation and dispute-resolution capability
• Strong client-management and communication skills
• The ability to give clear, practical and commercially focused advice
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage court deadlines and competing priorities
• Confidence instructing and working with Counsel and expert witnesses
• A commercial approach to fees, billing and matter management
• An interest in business development and strengthening referral relationships
• The ambition to progress within a growing firm
• The ability to work from the South West London office on a full-time basis

Experience across property and landlord and tenant disputes would be particularly attractive because these areas form an important part of the expected caseload.

Experience of enfranchisement, employment disputes or an established professional network would also be advantageous but is not essential.

Commercial Contribution and Practice Development

The firm benefits from an established litigation caseload, but the successful candidate will also be encouraged to contribute to the department’s growth.

This may include:

• Maintaining and developing existing client relationships
• Building connections with property professionals and business advisers
• Developing relationships with potential introducers
• Participating in networking and profile-raising activity
• Producing articles, updates or presentations on relevant legal issues
• Identifying opportunities for internal referrals
• Supporting cross-departmental client relationships
• Contributing ideas for the continued development of the practice
• Supporting or mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate

An existing following or proven record of generating work would be advantageous and may support consideration towards the upper end of the salary range.

Salary and Benefits

The firm is offering:

• A market-benchmarked salary of £65,000 to £85,000, depending on experience and contribution
• A strong and varied litigation caseload
• Genuine autonomy over matters and client relationships
• Direct access to experienced colleagues and Partners
• A supportive and close-knit team environment
• Opportunities to develop professional and referral relationships
• Recognition for commercial contribution and initiative
• Clear opportunities for senior progression
• Potential longer-term progression towards leadership or partnership
• The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the continued growth of the Litigation team

Candidates offering substantial property litigation experience, high-value commercial disputes, strong billing performance, team-management capability or an established client following may be considered at or above the upper end of the stated range.

The complete benefits package should be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Working Arrangements

This is an office-based position in South West London.

The firm is seeking someone who values direct collaboration with colleagues, regular client contact and a visible role in the continued development of the Litigation department.

Candidates should therefore be comfortable attending the South West London office on a full-time basis.

Case-Management System

The firm uses LEAP as its case-management system.

Previous LEAP experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as training can be provided. Applicants should nevertheless be comfortable using legal technology to manage correspondence, documents, key dates, time recording, billing and file compliance.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role would suit an experienced litigator seeking:

• A varied caseload rather than a narrowly defined specialism
• Greater ownership of matters and client relationships
• Direct contact with individuals, property clients and businesses
• A collaborative environment with accessible Partner support
• The opportunity to build a professional profile and referral network
• Recognition for billing, client care and commercial contribution
• Progression towards a senior or leadership-level role
• The opportunity to influence the development of a growing Litigation practice

Equal Opportunities

Applications are welcomed from Litigation and Dispute Resolution professionals of all backgrounds. Every application will be considered according to the skills, experience and suitability demonstrated for the position.

Apply in Confidence

To discuss this Litigation Solicitor opportunity confidentially, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

All applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially. No CV or identifying information will be shared with the hiring firm without informed written consent for this specific opportunity.

Senior Family Solicitor

Location: South West London
Salary: c.£75,000 to £95,000, depending on experience/following
Working Pattern: Permanent, full-time, office-based/hybrid
Experience: Ideally 5+ years’ PQE
Sector: UK Legal Practice

The Opportunity

An established South West London law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Family Solicitor to join its growing Private Family Law department.

The firm has a strong presence across London and has developed an excellent reputation for technical expertise, practical advice and attentive client care.

This opportunity would suit a Family Solicitor who enjoys high-quality work, values trusted client relationships and wants to take ownership of a varied caseload within a supportive and approachable team.

You will manage matters from initial instruction through to conclusion, handling a combination of advisory and contentious Private Family Law work. You will have considerable autonomy while retaining access to experienced Partner support where required.

The firm is also interested in someone who can contribute to the department’s continued growth through client relationships, professional networking and referral development.

The Role

You will manage a varied Private Family Law caseload covering matters such as:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Complex financial disputes
• Private Children Act matters
• Child arrangements and contact disputes
• Cohabitation and separation agreements
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
• Domestic abuse matters
• Non-molestation and occupation orders
• Overseas and expatriate divorce
• International child-arrangement matters
• Negotiated settlements and consent orders

The caseload offers a strong balance of technical challenge, strategic advice, negotiation and direct client contact.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing Private Family Law matters from initial instruction through to conclusion
• Advising clients on divorce, separation and financial arrangements
• Handling financial remedy proceedings and negotiated settlements
• Advising on private children matters and child-arrangement disputes
• Drafting cohabitation, separation, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
• Supporting clients through domestic abuse matters and protective injunction applications
• Advising on overseas or expatriate Family Law matters where appropriate
• Preparing court applications, witness statements, consent orders and supporting documentation
• Conducting negotiations and liaising effectively with Counsel, experts and other professionals
• Maintaining accurate files and meeting court, regulatory and internal deadlines
• Providing clear, practical and sensitive advice during emotionally challenging circumstances
• Monitoring the progress and financial performance of your caseload
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Identifying opportunities for referrals and additional services
• Contributing to the continued growth and reputation of the Family department
• Supporting or mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate

About You

To be considered, you should ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales
• Approximately five years’ PQE or more in Family Law
• Recent Private Family Law experience gained within a UK Legal Practice
• The ability to manage a busy caseload independently and without day-to-day supervision
• Strong experience across divorce and separation
• Experience handling financial remedy matters
• Experience advising on private children matters
• Knowledge of domestic abuse and protective-injunction work
• Strong drafting, negotiation and client-management skills
• The ability to handle sensitive and complex instructions
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and court deadlines
• A practical, commercially aware and client-focused approach
• A record of progressing matters efficiently and maintaining billing performance
• An interest in business development and professional referral relationships
• The ambition to progress within a growing London firm
• The ability to work from the South West London office on a Hybrid basis

Experience of overseas divorce, international child arrangements, cross-border assets or other international Family Law matters would be particularly advantageous.

Applications may also be considered from candidates outside the stated PQE range who can demonstrate the required technical expertise, autonomy and commercial contribution.

Business Development and Commercial Contribution

The firm benefits from an established flow of Private Family Law work, but the successful candidate will also be encouraged to contribute to the department’s continued growth.

This may include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with professional referrers
• Developing relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Participating in networking and profile-raising activity
• Producing articles, presentations or Family Law content
• Identifying opportunities for internal and external referrals
• Supporting the development of junior colleagues
• Monitoring billing, work in progress and caseload performance
• Contributing ideas for the continued development of the department

An existing professional network or demonstrable history of generating Family Law instructions would be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary and Benefits

The firm is offering:

• A market-benchmarked salary of £75,000 to £95,000, depending on experience
• An established pipeline of Private Family Law work
• A varied caseload combining advisory and contentious matters
• Genuine autonomy over files and client relationships
• Support from experienced Partners and colleagues
• A friendly and collaborative working environment
• Clear opportunities for senior progression
• Potential longer-term development towards leadership or partnership
• Opportunities to build an individual professional profile
• The ability to contribute meaningfully to the growth of the department

Candidates with substantial financial-remedy experience, international Family Law exposure, a strong billing history, team-management capability or an established referral network are likely to be considered towards the upper end of the salary range.

The precise package and benefits should be confirmed directly during the recruitment process.

Working Arrangements

This is an hybrid/office-based position in South West London.

The firm is seeking someone who values close collaboration with colleagues, face-to-face client relationships and an active role in the development of the Family department.

Candidates should therefore be comfortable attending the office on a full-time basis.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position would suit an experienced Family Solicitor seeking:

• Greater ownership of a Private Family Law caseload
• High-quality advisory and contentious work
• Access to established instructions alongside business-development opportunities
• A collaborative environment with accessible Partner support
• Recognition for individual contribution and financial performance
• Progression towards a more senior or leadership-level role
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing London firm

Equal Opportunities

Applications are welcomed from Family Law Solicitors of all backgrounds. Every application will be considered according to the skills, experience and suitability demonstrated for the position.

Apply in Confidence

To discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

All applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially. No CV or identifying information will be shared with the hiring firm without informed written consent for this specific opportunity.

Residential Property Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer

Location: South West London
Salary: £55,000 to £70,000, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Contact: David Hawthorne-Finch, Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions

The Opportunity

An established and approachable South West London law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Conveyancing Executive to join its busy Property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancing professional who can manage residential property transactions independently while contributing to a supportive, client-focused department.

You will handle a varied caseload of freehold and leasehold matters from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion. Clients will include first-time buyers, home movers, buy-to-let landlords and property investors.

Experience in Commercial Property would be advantageous but is not essential. The firm would also welcome applicants who have developed relationships with local estate agents, brokers, property professionals or other potential sources of referral work.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing a varied Residential Conveyancing caseload from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion
• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Advising first-time buyers, home movers, landlords and property investors
• Reviewing titles, searches, enquiries, contracts and supporting documentation
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, transfers and other transactional documents
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, mortgage brokers and other solicitors
• Managing exchanges and completions
• Completing post-completion requirements, including Stamp Duty Land Tax and Land Registry applications
• Maintaining accurate files and progressing matters efficiently
• Providing clear, practical and commercially aware advice
• Delivering a consistently high standard of client care
• Developing relationships with local professionals and referral contacts
• Supporting the wider Property team where required

About You

Applications are welcomed from:

• Residential Property Solicitors with approximately three or more years’ PQE
• Experienced Licensed Conveyancers
• Experienced Conveyancing Executives with a strong record of independently managing residential property files

You should also demonstrate:

• Recent Residential Conveyancing experience gained within a UK Legal Practice
• The ability to manage freehold and leasehold transactions independently from instruction through to completion
• Strong technical knowledge of the conveyancing process
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• A consistent commitment to client care
• The ability to manage competing priorities across a busy caseload
• Commercial awareness and an interest in business development
• Confidence building relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Familiarity with Legal Practice case-management systems

Experience using LEAP would be beneficial, although full training can be provided.

Commercial Property experience or an established network within the South West London property market would also be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary and Benefits

The firm is offering:

• A salary of £55,000 to £70,000, depending on experience, qualification and the value the successful candidate can bring to the team
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Genuine professional-development opportunities
• A varied and established Residential Property caseload
• Opportunities to develop referral relationships within an active local property market
• A supportive and approachable working environment
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the Property team

Candidates offering substantial experience, an established local network, Commercial Property exposure or a strong history of fee generation are likely to be considered towards the upper end of the salary range.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position would suit an experienced Residential Property professional seeking:

• Greater ownership of a varied caseload
• A firm with an established presence in the local property market
• Opportunities to build professional and referral relationships
• A supportive environment in which to develop professionally
• The chance to contribute to the future growth of a Property team
• A salary package that reflects individual experience and expertise

Equal Opportunities

Applications are welcomed from Residential Property professionals of all backgrounds. Every application will be considered according to the skills, experience and suitability demonstrated for the position.

Apply in Confidence

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

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