We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join the London Finance team of a highly regarded US law firm based in Liverpool Street. This is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility for the London general ledger and month-end close, alongside management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and accounting and tax coordination support for the firm's Frankfurt and Brussels offices.
THE ROLE
- Ownership of the London general ledger, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
- Managing the monthly month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- Preparing monthly management accounts and reporting packs for senior stakeholders
- Supporting the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting
- Providing accounting and tax coordination support to the Frankfurt and Brussels offices
- Supporting client accounting and compliance activities
- Maintaining effective financial controls across the London office
- Working closely with Finance colleagues and non-finance stakeholders across the firm
- Assisting with ad hoc analysis, audit requests and process improvements
WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR
- Strong technical accounting skills with solid general ledger and month-end experience
- Experience in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting
- Exposure to multi-entity or international reporting would be advantageous
- Law firm or professional services experience is desirable but not essential
- High level of attention to detail and a methodical approach
- Confident communicator, able to build relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues
- Comfortable working across multiple areas of a Finance function in a hands-on capacity
£75,000 basic plus benefits. Hybrid working.
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