Management Accountant

Operating for over a decade, our client is a leading global player in commercial law. They have a range of high-profile clients including FTSE and AIM companies, and a dedicated team of over 900 lawyers across eleven offices. People are key to their success, which is why they seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals in all regions of their global practice.

They are now looking for a Management Accountant, the role is responsible for the compilation and production of detailed management accounts and budgets whilst ensuring the on-going improvement in quality of output for the purposes of providing more meaningful management information to the London & Brussels management and NY accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for London office annual expense budget detail.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts reporting.
• Production of monthly budgetary control variance analysis.
• Review and preparation of monthly G/L analysis detail.
• Preparation of quarterly expense forecasting.
• Preparation of quarterly partnership tax accounts accrual reporting.
• Development of expense reporting required by the London & Brussels managers.
• Assist with annual partnership UK Tax return and PAYE settlement agreement expense analysis.
• Compilation of annual capital expenditure budget.
• Review & set-up of new AP vendors as required.
• Manage London office quarterly VAT return.
• Preparation of cash flow forecast reporting for London & Brussels offices.
• Review of weekly invoice & expenses payment runs.
• Preparation of foreign exchange currency journals.
• Support Finance Supervisor with accounting projects.
• Daily report to Finance Supervisor regarding all work duties & tasks.

Candidate Profile

• Degree Educated, a BA in Accounting or similar preferred.
• Part and/or Qualified Accountant preferred.
• Legal or professional services accounting experience, 5+ years required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience of using Elite 3E or a comparable accounting system required.
• Working knowledge of UK Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Strong understanding of UK VAT rules.
• Strong understanding of AML compliance rules.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to verbally present information effectively and respond to questions from people at all levels, including Partners, staff and external customers.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.

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