Accountant - Financial Control and Partnership Accounting

Saffery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Accountant for its Financial Control team. The role involves preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, supporting tax processes, and assisting with financial reporting. Ideal candidates should have accounting knowledge, high computer literacy, and strong analytical skills. This role offers excellent career progression in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Accounting knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or relevant degree.
• High computer literacy with understanding of relevant software.
• Previous experience in a professional services business or partnership is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the Tax Enquiry Fee Protection (TEFP) process.
• Prepare various monthly journals for posting.
• Assist with and review coding of purchase ledger invoices.
• Prepare monthly property cost accruals.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

High computer literacy

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

Emburse / Elite 3E

Xero

Job description

Accountant - Financial Control and Partnership Accounting (FCPA) - London

The role

Working as part of the Financial Control team, you will be an integral part of the Finance department's office accounting function (supporting all UK offices).

Working under the day-to-day supervision of the Financial Control Manager, the Financial Control team provide accounting services to the business, including good governance, and monitoring risk and controls within the Finance Department.

The responsibilities

• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Use of Emburse / Elite 3E.
• Supporting the Tax Enquiry Fee Protection (TEFP) process and process improvements.
• Completing the TEFP monthly bank reconciliation.
• Preparation of various monthly journals for posting with supporting documentation.
• Assisting with and reviewing the coding of purchase ledger invoices before posting to purchase ledger.
• Preparation of monthly property cost accruals, working alongside the Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis Manager to ensure accuracy. Accounting for leases, dilapidations and rent-free periods for the offices.
• Posting of fixed asset additions, maintaining and reviewing the fixed asset schedules and reconciling the GL back to Xero fixed asset register.
• Preparation and posting of monthly prepayments and submission to review by Assistant Manager FCPA.
• Maintenance of GL codes, reviewing monthly overhead costs and correcting mis-posted transactions.
• Ad-hoc analysis of management information e.g. assistance with completing ONS surveys and PSA return.
• Raising sundry invoices in the finance system.
• Maintenance of bank details for suppliers and staff expenses in the finance system.
• Assisting with the annual audit process and tax schedules.
• Supporting the Assistant Manager FCPA with ad hoc tasks.
• Ongoing monitoring of risk and controls within the Finance department and reporting any breaches to the Head of Financial Control.
• Provide support and cover for the FCPA team members and working closely with Financial Operations and Financial Planning Reporting and Analysis teams.

The team

The Finance department consists of 25 Finance professionals, operating across three specialist areas - Financial Control, Financial Operations and Financial Reporting. This role works under the day-to-day supervision of the Financial Control and Partnership Accounting Manager, ultimately reporting into the Head of Financial Control and Partnership Accounting.

You

• Require accounting knowledge and skills acquired either through work experience or a relevant degree or equivalent.
• High computer literacy and understanding of relevant software- Emburse / Elite 3E experience is desirable.
• Previous experience within a professional services business or a partnership would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, based on systems and models relevant to the field of work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with fee earners, partners and finance colleagues.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to elevate issues appropriately.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results to tight deadlines, especially during peak periods (e.g. financial month and year ends).
• Collaborative team player, able to work effectively within a team to drive success.

About us

Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK's 15th largest accountancy firm.

When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We're a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We're committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset - our people.

As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we've got access to local insight on a global scale.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top.

We hope you will apply to us, whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm and collegiality, Saffery is where Potential meets Personal.