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Financial Accountant

Larbey Evans

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 16 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A leading London-based commercial law firm is seeking a Financial Accountant to support their Head of Finance with firmwide financial performance.
The position offers a salary range of £65,000 – 75,000 and follows a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
Candidates should be qualified or part-qualified Management Accountants with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a busy finance department within a law firm.
Key responsibilities include managing cash forecasts, preparing management accounts, and liaising with auditors and tax advisors.
The role requires excellent knowledge of Excel and SQL, alongside strong communication and organizational skills.

We are currently working with a leading London based commercial law firm who are keen to bring on board a commercially minded Financial Accountant to support their Head of Finance with firmwide financial performance.

Salary £65,000 – 75,000

Hybrid Working – 3 Days Office / 2 Remote

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They are keen to hire a qualified / part qualified Management Accountant with strong financial analytical and SRA knowledge to work on a mix of projects, take the lead on all cash management and preparation of management accounts whilst liaising with auditors and tax advisors. This is a fairly autonomous position and the incoming Financial Accountant will have the opportunity to grow into the role and support the newly promoted Head of Finance with a range or tasks and be able to lead on firmwide projects whilst acting as their ‘Number 2’.

Financial Accountant responsibilities include;

P&L forecasts, cash forecasts and updates
Statutory financial statements and audit adjustments.
Oversee annual income and costs budgets
Quarterly Financial Covenants tests to the bank.
Supporting the COFA with the SRA and Statutory LLP audits
Preparation of Partner drawings schedules and calculating quarterly commission payments
Review of the monthly Balance Sheet & bank reconciliations
Monthly update of Fee Earner and Support staff headcount listings
Managing the Partner’s Capital requirements; liaising with the bank, application for new or increased capital as required.
Finance analysis and valuation of WIP & Aged Debts

Financial Accountant requirements;

ACCA/CIMA qualified or part qualified
Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a busy Finance department in a law firm
Excellent working knowledge of Excel and SQL
Full SRA, VAT & AML knowledge
Experience of running numerous financial based projects
Excellent communication and organisational skills

To discuss the role further or apply please contact Neil Hagan today!

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