Management Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a well-established, international law firm based in London.

Working within a collaborative team you will play a key role in delivering high-quality reporting, supporting business decision-making, and contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes.

This position offers broad exposure across financial reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (including intercompany, accruals, prepayments, and other key accounts)
• Deliver KPI and headcount reporting, investigating variances against budget
• Review and analyse overhead expenditure, working with budget holders to understand trends
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and forecasting activities
• Maintain and support financial systems, reporting tools, and data integrity
• Support the audit process and other compliance requirements
• Collaborate with finance teams and non-finance stakeholders across the business
• Contribute to process improvements and ad hoc financial projects

About You

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Strong understanding of management accounting and financial processes
• Comfortable working with large datasets and financial systems
• Advanced Excel skills and strong IT proficiency
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Desirable:

• Experience in a professional services or legal environment
• Familiarity with ERP or financial systems (e.g. general ledger/reporting tools)

Working Environment

• Collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Hybrid working model (approximately 60% office / 40% remote)
• Opportunity to work across a global organisation
• Supportive environment with a focus on professional development

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