Accounting Supervisor - Europe

Kirkland & Ellis LLP; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a qualified accountant to manage financial records and compliance across their European and Saudi Arabian offices. The role involves preparation of statutory financial statements, VAT compliance, and collaboration with various teams within the Finance Department. This position offers an opportunity to grow in a dynamic and challenging environment, ideal for an individual eager to excel in the professional services sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, challenging professional services environment.
• Knowledge in European and Cross Border tax preferred.
• Strong judgement and ability to engage and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review accounting records for European and Saudi Arabian offices.
• Ensure VAT regulations are adhered to and prepare VAT returns.
• Lead and participate in complex accounting projects with the Finance team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Excel

Diplomacy

Confidentiality

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

3E

Chrome River

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Responsible for preparation and review of all accounting records for the European and Saudi Arabian offices, and responsible for entity accounts preparation, working closely with the Accounting Manager - Europe, and the Tax Supervisor - Europe.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

Accounting

• Responsible for preparation of entity accounts working closely with the Accounting Manager - Europe, Director of Finance - Europe and the Firmwide Tax function. This involves preparation and review of statutory format financial statements, audits and responding to queries from external advisers.
• Review revenue and balance sheet reconciliations; analyse and correct discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Coordinate with teams within the Finance Department as well as Functional Area and Office Leaders to ensure appropriate use of Chart of Accounts as well as accurate GL coding.
• Lead and participate in complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the Finance team as needed.
• Meet accounting operational standards by contributing financial information to strategic plans and reviews, resolving problems, and identifying system improvements.
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Involvement in outgoing bank payments.
• Input into the firm wide budget process.

Tax Matters

• Ensure all VAT regulations are adhered to with support from Accounting Manager - Europe. Preparation of VAT Returns.
• Lead and support HMRC initiatives and changes - Making Tax Digital, Construction Industry Scheme, Economic Crime Act and the Basis Period Reform.
• Gathering information necessary to support inquiries and audits from various taxing authorities.

Other ad-hoc assignments

• Streamline and enhance processes within the department.
• Act as a back up for other team members during periods of absence and as needed.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organisations.
• Secure financial information by completing document management site backups and following internal controls.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Support ad-hoc assignments such as partner time reports, insurance renewals and ONS surveys.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Work Experience, Skills

• Proven and progressive experience including working in a fast-paced, challenging professional services environment; experience in a large global law firm would be desirable.
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience and knowledge in European and Cross Border tax is preferred.
• Demonstrated high level of diplomacy, confidentiality, and excellent judgement in navigating sensitive issues; ability to engage teams and collaborate with other teams with the objective of distinctive client services.
• The candidate needs to be a critical thinker who possesses a high level of intellectual curiosity and ability to collaborate effectively with management and the wider finance function.
• Strong Excel knowledge.
• Knowledge of 3E and Chrome River would be an advantage.