Our client is a leading Barristers'' Chambers specialising in criminal law, financial crime, health and safety, regulatory and disciplinary and consumer and trading standards law. Members act as both advisors and advocates in all aspects of their key practice areas both domestically and internationally. Chambers are seeking a Business Manager on a 12 months'' Fixed Term Contract basis (maternity cover) to manage the administration of Chambers. The Role: Working within an established and dynamic team, this important role will maintain the efficient operation of Chambers'' business, managing and delivering a broad range of functions, often with competing deadlines. To deliver this successfully requires a multi-skilled individual capable of demonstrating leadership and personal initiative. Main responsibilities include: Day to day management of Chambers finance and administration Financial Management Maintain and develop Chambers'' financial management systems including monthly bank reconciliations within Sage Prepare a detailed draft annual budget Prepare annual draft accounts Prepare and present monthly financial reports for the Management Committee Liaising with chambers accountants regarding staff payroll Personnel Responsible for all employee documentation relating to HR, contracts, job descriptions etc Manage the Chambers pension scheme and health care scheme including enrolment of new staff, payment of contributions made through payroll and sourcing th