Management Accountant

My client a top US law firm are currently looking for a Management Accountant on a 18 month FTC to join their busy team in the City of London. This role involves a range of accounting responsibilities, including the preparation of detailed management accounts, 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.

Duties:

• Prepare detailed annual expense budgets for the London office and oversee the Brussels office budget.
• Produce monthly management accounts and budgetary control variance analysis.
• Conduct monthly G/L analysis and lead quarterly management accounts review meetings with departmental managers.
• Develop quarterly expense forecasting and reporting required by London & Brussels managers.
• Compile the annual capital expenditure budget and oversee the Brussels office monthly VAT return reconciliation.
• Prepare annual government data surveys and develop key data packages for management accounts.
• Support the Accounting Manager with various accounting projects and report on all work duties and tasks.
• Provide cover for Accounting team members during periods of absence and liaise with the New York Accounts department as necessary.
• Handle ad-hoc queries and reports as required.

• Degree educated, BA in Accounting or similar preferred.
• Part and/or Qualified Accountant preferred.
• Previous accounting experience in legal or professional services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using Elite 3E or a comparable accounting system.
• Strong understanding of UK VAT rules.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to present information effectively.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of multitasking and prioritising with minimal direction.
• Excellent attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Proactive ‘can do, will do’ approach.
• Ability to work in a high-charged, fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work additional hours when necessary.

Benefits:

25 days holiday

Paid overtime

8% employer paid pension

Free meals