Management Accountant

McKinlay Law; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits a newly qualified management accountant at a leading legal firm. This dynamic role involves managing your own workload while collaborating closely with the financial controller and finance director. You will play a vital role in preparing monthly management accounts, assisting with budgeting, and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. With a supportive management team and a hybrid working environment, this position offers the chance to truly make an impact on the firm's financial success. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding role in finance, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Excellent Benefits

Flexible Working

Stunning Office

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial analytics required.
• Experience from another law firm is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and review bank reconciliations.
• Assist with annual budgeting and provide audit assistance.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Analytics

Communication Skills

Cashflow Planning

Audit Assistance

Education

ACCA Qualification

ACA Qualification

CIMA Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Management Accountant / Newly Qualified Accountant

Location: Central London

Salary: £65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Hybrid: Yes – Flexible

Our client, a top legal 500 firm, is seeking a management accountant / newly qualified accountant to join their accounts team and become an integral part of their finance function. You will be responsible for managing your own workload and collaborating closely with the financial controller and finance director, fostering strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

A selection of duties will include:

1. Assisting Partners and Associates with financial queries.
2. Preparing monthly management accounts.
3. Reviewing monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet.
4. Calculating commission payments.
5. Managing cashflow planning.
6. Liaising with banks regarding financial covenants and capital requirements.
7. Assisting with the annual budgeting process.
8. Assisting with the firm’s statutory accounts.
9. Providing audit assistance / assisting with audit queries.

You must be able to demonstrate good knowledge of accounting principles and financial analytics and have a strong working knowledge of SARs and AML. Preferably, you will already hold an ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification or be able to show quality experience in lieu. You must have experience from another law firm as knowledge of SRA and SAR rules is essential. First-class communication skills are a must as they want somebody with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally. This is an exceptional opportunity for a newly qualified management accountant looking for something challenging where they can genuinely make an impact on the smooth running of the firm’s finances and contribute to the firm’s financial success.

Very interesting role where you can really make a difference and take on a lot of responsibility with a very collaborative and supportive management team. Fantastic benefits, hybrid working, stunning office, and an annual bonus are also on offer.