Wise May are looking for a Financial Accountant to join a personable and progressive law firm based in the City. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative organisation who reward hard work and will support your professional development and career progression.

As a Financial Accountant you will work in an ambitious and supportive Finance Team, playing a crucial role in the financial and management reporting of the business, with opportunity to become involved in management accounting, month-end and year-end system close down, VAT Return preparation, financial reporting and implementing new systems, policies and procedures.

Financial Accountant duties and responsibilities:

Preparation of the monthly management accounts.
Calculation and posting of standard month end accounting journals.
Reconciliation of balance sheet codes to supporting documentation.
Assisting in the month-end and year-end system close down procedure (including running month end reports) to ensure a prompt turnaround.
Maintenance of the fixed asset register and calculation and posting of depreciation journals.
Preparation of the organisations financial KPIs.
VAT return preparation.
Preparation of ad-hoc reports on financial performance as required by the Financial Controller.
Completion of legal and regulatory surveys.
System improvements and updates to financial policies and procedures.

Financial Accountant key competencies and skills required:

Qualified Accountant with demonstrable experience working as a Financial Accountant within the legal, financial services or professional services sector.
Advanced Excel skills.
Team orientated with the ability to effectively build and maintain working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Proactive and detail orientated individual with the ability to work well under pressure and organise your own work without supervision.

Company Benefits:

Hybrid working - (3 days in the office and 2 days remote after onboarding)
Discretionary bonus scheme
Well being Wednesdays
Sports and Social clubs
Volunteering days
Subsidised restaurant on site
25 days annual leave
Life insurance
Law Care
Enhanced Statutory Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental & Adoption pay.