Senior Accountant

Career Legal; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Career Legal in Paris is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the finance team, ensuring accuracy and compliance across AP, cash management, and regulatory reporting.

You will support audits, maintain client and office accounts, perform reconciliations, and liaise with internal stakeholders to uphold Solicitors Accounts Rules and financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role, preferably in law or professional services.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, cash handling, reconciliations and VAT.
• Experience supporting audits and working with auditors.
• Knowledge of legal accounting rules and client account management is an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage the Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, approvals, and supplier payments.
• Oversee cash receipts and posting of client and office account transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Connaissances

Accounts Payable

Cash handling

Reconciliations

VAT

Regulatory reporting

Audits

Communication

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Description du poste

My client, a U.S. based, globally- established and growing law firm are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join their finance team and support the firm’s financial operations.

Role Overview

The accountant will be responsible for managing key financial processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across accounts payable, cash management, and regulatory reporting. This role is critical in maintaining the financial integrity of the firm and supporting audit and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, approvals, and supplier payments
• Oversee cash receipts and ensure accurate and timely posting of client and office account transactions
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of supporting documentation
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, including Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, cash handling, reconciliations, and VAT
• Experience supporting audits and working with auditors
• Knowledge of legal accounting rules and client account management is an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities