Management Accountant

Operatingforoveradecade,ourclientisaleadingglobalplayerincommerciallaw.Theyhavearangeofhigh-profileclientsincludingFTSEandAIMcompanies,andadedicatedteamofover900lawyersacrosselevenoffices.Peoplearekeytotheirsuccess,whichiswhytheyseektorecruitandretainthemosttalentedindividualsinallregionsoftheirglobalpractice.

TheyarenowlookingforaManagementAccountant,theroleisresponsibleforthecompilationandproductionofdetailedmanagementaccountsandbudgetswhilstensuringtheon-goingimprovementinqualityofoutputforthepurposesofprovidingmoremeaningfulmanagementinformationtotheLondon&BrusselsmanagementandNYaccountingteams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for London office annual expense budget detail.
• Preparationofmonthlymanagementaccountsreporting.
• Production of monthly budgetary control variance analysis.
• Review and preparation of monthly G/L analysis detail.
• Preparationofquarterlyexpenseforecasting.
• 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.
• Compilationofannualcapitalexpenditurebudget.
• 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.

CandidateProfile

• 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.
• Highlyorganisedwithexcellenttimemanagementskills.

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