Accountant [Part time]

Simmons & Simmons; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Accountant to join its Finance department on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves delivering monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and maintaining financial controls for the Middle East office. You'll work within a collaborative team, ensuring adherence to financial regulations while supporting the Regional Finance Manager. With a hybrid working model, this position offers a competitive package and the chance to contribute to impactful projects in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking team that values inclusivity and professional growth.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Contributions

Bonuses

Social Initiatives

Diversity Initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in finance teams.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and controls.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end close for Middle East entities.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and maintain reconciliations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Pressure Management

ERP Systems

Liaising with Auditors

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

AX ERP

3E ERP

Job description

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The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join our Finance department on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this maternity cover role, you will be an experienced finance professional, confidently helping to deliver monthly management accounts, cashflow, billing, and intercompany accounts for our Middle East office.

This is a part-time role. The proposed working pattern will be 24 hours per week, working approximately 8am - 12:30pm each day, to accommodate Dubai working hours.

You will play a part in ensuring financial controls are adhered to by maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and will be prepared to address queries from internal and external stakeholders (including Partners, auditors, and Group Finance). As a key player in a small team, you will take on ad hoc tasks to ensure team cover.

This role is an essential part of Middle East LLP Finance. It offers an opportunity to work with a friendly, high-performing team split between Dubai and the UK. This is a UK-based role, reporting to the Regional Finance Manager (UK based) and maintaining close contact with our Middle East COO (Dubai based).

What will you do:

1. Deliver month-end close for Middle East entities, including posting journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
2. Prepare the monthly cash flow forecast.
3. Conduct periodical intercompany reconciliation and settlement.
4. Maintain bank reconciliations & COFA logs.
5. Serve as a nominated billing contact for Middle East partners.
6. Provide team cover for other Finance team tasks.
7. Support the Regional Finance Manager with audits and ad hoc tasks.
8. Identify and act on opportunities to improve processes.
9. Support the Middle East business and mentor junior team members.

What we are looking for:

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (professional qualification).
• Experience working within a finance team.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and controls.
• Experience liaising with external auditors.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Desirable:

• Experience in partnership accounting or law firms.
• Experience working in or with the Middle East.
• Financial accounting skills.
• Experience with AX or 3E ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Arabic language.
• Commercial mindset.

About Simmons & Simmons:

We foster a culture where dynamic minds thrive, working on impactful projects that create positive societal, client, and environmental impacts. We promote inclusivity, innovation, and professional growth through various learning opportunities and support networks.

Additional information:

• Competitive package with bonuses, private medical insurance, and pension contributions.
• Hybrid working model with minimum three days in the office.
• Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• Various social, sports, and diversity initiatives.
• Support for arts and community engagement.
• Strategic Advisory Council shaping future initiatives.

Our commitment to equality:

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, offering flexible work arrangements, and supporting individuals with diverse abilities. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences, even if you do not meet every requirement.

If interested, contact the Recruitment Team or apply via the provided link or our careers page.