Financial Accountant

One of my top law firm clients are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team. Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller, this role is ideal for a fully qualified, confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment within a varied role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in producing annual audited financial statements (FRS 102) for multiple entities.
• Collaborate with audit teams and international offices to ensure efficient audit completion.
• Support bank covenant reporting and multi-year forecasting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Contribute to month-end close, management accounts, and ad hoc reporting.
• Assisting in the delivery of the annual budget and business planning.
• Partner with business services directors to manage financials and control costs.
• Produce commission statements for fee earners.
• Liaise with tax teams on partner matters, R&D credits, and transfer pricing.
• Oversee Payment Practices reporting and authorise payments.
• Support intercompany reconciliation and financial integration of overseas operations.
• Lead or support ad hoc financial projects and investigations.

Skills & Experience:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (ideally FRS 102).
• Experience in professional services or law firms is desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Elite 3E and Xcelerate is a plus.
• Commercially astute with a proactive, modern approach.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing high volumes of work under pressure.
• Able to take ownership of projects with support from senior managers.

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