Management Accountant
Prestigious US law firm in the heart of the City is looking to hire qualified and experienced Management Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis.
- Salary to £75,000
- Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
- Bonus + excellent benefits - 26 days holiday, generous pension, healthcare and flexible gym options
- Liverpool Street / City of London
Reporting into the Finance Director, working in a London finance team of 10, this varied role combines financial control, management reporting, tax coordination, and client account compliance within a multi-jurisdictional environment. Ideal for a hands-on professional who can partner effectively across finance and the wider business to drive accuracy and insight.
Management Accountant Key Responsibilities:
- Own/prepare month-end close activities for the London office
- Maintain the general ledger, including journal preparation/posting, intercompany postings, and reclassifications
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
- Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Coordinate local tax compliance processes with external advisers/payroll providers
- Support basic accounting activities for Frankfurt and Brussels
- Support compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and internal firm policies relating to client money, ensuring appropriate segregation, authorisation, and audit trail
- Assist with responding to audit/compliance queries relating to client accounting
Management Accountant Skills & Requirements:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in general ledger accounting and month-end close within a law firm
- Solid management accounting skills
- Strong reconciliation discipline and attention to detail
- Advanced Excel skills (pivots, lookups, basic modelling)