Financial Accountant

This amazing law firm are seeking a Financial Accountant to play a key role within Central Finance. You will take ownership of statutory accounts and financial statements, manage the audit and tax processes, and support wider business services with reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities in this Financial Accountant position -

Financial Accounting

• Produce consolidated statutory financial statements
• Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Prepare year‑end audit files and liaise with external auditors and tax advisers
• Ensure compliance with finance policies and accounting standards
• Assist with LLP tax computations
• Manage the preparation and submission of UK VAT returns

Business Partnering

• Produce monthly cost centre reporting
• Hold regular update meetings with budget holders
• Prepare overhead budgets and assist with forecasting

Other Responsibilities

• Document finance processes and policies
• Support key finance projects as required
• Provide cover and assistance across the team during busy periods

To be successful in this Financial Accountant position, they are looking for someone who -

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified ACA (from practice), ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years' post‑qualification experience
  (experience in a law firm or professional services environment is desirable but not essential)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS, UK GAAP, SORP)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable, able to manage changing priorities
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management ability
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

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