Full job descriptionManagement Accountant
Join an expanding US law firm in a broad, high-visibility Management Accountant role with an international remit. You’ll take ownership of the London month-end close and general ledger, while supporting commercial reporting, budgeting and forecasting and partnering with teams across Frankfurt and Brussels on tax, accounting and client account matters.
What’s On Offer:
*Salary to £75,000
*Generous employee benefits
*Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
*City of London / Liverpool Street
Management Accountant – What You’ll Be Doing:
*Lead the London month-end close and maintain accurate general ledger records
*Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
*Prepare financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet and variance analysis
*Support budgeting, forecasting, cash management and cost centre reporting
*Coordinate tax compliance and accounting activities for the Frankfurt and Brussels offices
*Coordinate statutory accounts, audits and external adviser relationships across the relevant offices
*Manage intercompany accounting and cost allocations between London, Frankfurt and Brussels
*Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and firm policies relating to client money
*Oversee client account reconciliations, transfers and residual balances, escalating exceptions as required
*Support client accounting audits, controls and process improvements
Management Accountant – What We’re Looking For:
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
*Proven general ledger and month-end close experience gained within a law firm
*Strong management accounting skills, including reporting, variance analysis and financial insight
*High attention to detail with a strong focus on controls and reconciliations
*Advanced Excel skills, including pivots, lookups and basic modelling, with experience using finance systems/ERPs