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Financial Accountant

City of London

Permanent

Accountancy & Finance

Private Practice Law Firms

£70,000.00 - £74,000.00Year


LHH are delighted to be partnering with a Law firm based in Central London to source for a Financial Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis.

Location - Hybrid working 1 to 2 days a week in London


Salary - Up to 70K + benefits, bonus and excellent pension


Areas of focus and responsibilities


  • Assisting with production of the annual audited Financial Statements using FRS 102 and other related entities.
  • Working closely with the audit team including liaising with the accountants in the Group offices to ensure that the audit completes efficiently.
  • Inputting into bank covenant reporting calculations.
  • Managing the preparation and review of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
  • Assisting in the delivery of the annual budget and business plan, including multi-year forecasting.
  • Assisting with the month-end close including accounting entries, monthly management accounts and ad hoc cost and revenue reporting.
  • Partnering with business services directors in understanding their financials and controlling costs in their areas of responsibility.
  • Producing commission statements for fee earning consultants.
  • Working closely with the tax team regarding partner related matters, R&D tax credits, transfer pricing and other ad hoc items.
  • Supervising the preparation and submission of Payment Practices reports twice a year.
  • The review and authorisation of office and client account payments.
  • Preparing and reconciling VAT returns.
  • Contributing to the Intercompany reconciliation and settlement process.
  • Assisting in investigating and clearing any legacy balances.
  • Ad hoc projects and reports as required.

Skills and attributes


  • Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) accountant with minimum 2 year PQE.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP (ideally FRS102).
  • Experience working in a law firm or other professional services environment is desirable but not essential.
  • Highly PC literate, including strong Excel skills.
  • Previous experience with Elite 3E and Xcelerate highly desirable.


If you would be interested in arranging a confidential conversation to find out more, please do get in touch and apply the advert now!

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Financial Accountant

LHH

15 days ago

£70,000.00 - £74,000.00Year

Permanent

Accountancy & Finance

Private Practice Law Firms

City of London


LHH are delighted to be partnering with a Law firm based in Central London to source for a Financial Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis.

Location - Hybrid working 1 to 2 days a week in London


Salary - Up to 70K + benefits, bonus and excellent pension


Areas of focus and responsibilities


  • Assisting with production of the annual audited Financial Statements using FRS 102 and other related entities.
  • Working closely with the audit team including liaising with the accountants in the Group offices to ensure that the audit completes efficiently.
  • Inputting into bank covenant reporting calculations.
  • Managing the preparation and review of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
  • Assisting in the delivery of the annual budget and business plan, including multi-year forecasting.
  • Assisting with the month-end close including accounting entries, monthly management accounts and ad hoc cost and revenue reporting.
  • Partnering with business services directors in understanding their financials and controlling costs in their areas of responsibility.
  • Producing commission statements for fee earning consultants.
  • Working closely with the tax team regarding partner related matters, R&D tax credits, transfer pricing and other ad hoc items.
  • Supervising the preparation and submission of Payment Practices reports twice a year.
  • The review and authorisation of office and client account payments.
  • Preparing and reconciling VAT returns.
  • Contributing to the Intercompany reconciliation and settlement process.
  • Assisting in investigating and clearing any legacy balances.
  • Ad hoc projects and reports as required.

Skills and attributes


  • Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) accountant with minimum 2 year PQE.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP (ideally FRS102).
  • Experience working in a law firm or other professional services environment is desirable but not essential.
  • Highly PC literate, including strong Excel skills.
  • Previous experience with Elite 3E and Xcelerate highly desirable.


If you would be interested in arranging a confidential conversation to find out more, please do get in touch and apply the advert now!

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