Senior Recruitment Consultant - Reed Finance
* Location: London
* Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (9:30-17:30; WFO 3 days / WFH 2 days after 6 weeks)
My client is a personable, progressive, and entrepreneurial Law firm, looking to recruit a Financial Accountant. Joining them, you will play a crucial role in their Finance Team, contributing to financial and management reporting and supporting the firm's rapid growth through finance-related projects and system implementations.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&Ls, and investigate variances against the budget.
* Calculate and post standard month-end accounting journals such as prepayments, accruals, and bad debt provisions.
* Reconcile balance sheet codes to supporting documentation.
* Assist in month-end and year-end system close down procedures to ensure prompt turnaround.
* Maintain the fixed asset register and post depreciation journals.
* Prepare the firm’s financial KPIs, including weekly packs and monthly fees reports.
* Prepare schedules for the LLP’s annual statutory audit and assist during the audit.
* Prepare VAT returns and handle other regulatory and legal financial tasks.
* Develop and improve financial systems and policies in collaboration with the Finance Director and Financial Controller.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Newly qualified to 1-year post-qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA) with advanced Excel skills.
* Previous experience in the legal sector (working on 3E) or a professional services firm is advantageous.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining financial terms to non-finance staff.
* A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a commitment to improving working practices.
* Hybrid working model (3 days office, 2 days home after initial 6 weeks)
* Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment
* Competitive salary and benefits package (details to be specified)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Law Practice and Legal Services
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