Financial Accountant

Larbey Evans

Posted 6 days ago, valid for 3 days

London, Greater London EC2V7NQ, England

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

An International law firm near St Pauls is seeking a newly qualified Financial Accountant for an initial 6-month FTC.
The position offers a salary starting from £55,000 and includes hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
The role involves supporting financial accounting functions for London and international offices, requiring an individual comfortable with autonomy and multitasking.
Candidates must be newly ACCA/CIMA qualified or part qualified, preferably with experience in a law firm’s accounting department.
Excellent Excel skills, familiarity with PMS systems like Aderant or Elite, and strong compliance knowledge are essential for this position.

We are currently working with an International law firm based near St Pauls who are looking to hire a newly qualified Financial Accountant on an initial 6 month FTC basis.

Salary starting from £55,000

Hybrid Working - 3 days office based / 2 remote

St Pauls / Chancery Lane

The role will support the London and international offices with the whole financial accounting functions and requires an individual who enjoys an autonomous role who can settle quickly and support multiple groups and offices. You will find yourself generating budget and cashflow reports, monthly & annual statutory reports and surveys), partnership accounting, performance reports for the London/UK operations as well as handling relationships with banks.

Reporting into the Head of Accounts you will need to have a clear understanding of how an international law firm operates and the different cultures you will inevitably encounter. With this in mind, candidates must be either newly ACCA/CIMA qualified from a Big Four accountancy firm, or part qualified, preferably with current experience working in a law firm’s accounting department. You will have;

Excellent working knowledge of Excel, macro skills preferable
PMS experience, ideally Aderant or Elite
Knowledge and preparation of statutory accounts, budget maintenance
Strong compliance knowledge
Excellent communication and organisational skills

This is a great time to join a growing firm new to the London market and for the right candidate the rewards are very promising.

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