Finance Manager

A&L Goodbody LLP; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate law firm seeks a Finance Manager for their Belfast office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant to take on essential duties in financial reporting and team management support, within a top-tier corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience required.
• Experience in a finance department in professional services is preferable.
• Previous experience in a busy finance department highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of quarterly management accounts.
• Managing Accounts Payable and Client Accounting team.
• Co-ordinating and completion of audits.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager in our Belfast Finance Department. This role is an excellent opportunity for a bright and ambitious individual, who wants the opportunity to develop their skills in a top tier Corporate Law firm. This role is supported by the Dublin Finance Department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Regulatory Compliance

• Preparation and analysis of quarterly management accounts
• Preparation of annual budgets
• Monthly cashflow preparation
• Co-ordinating and completion of audits, including annual external audit, Law Society SRA audit, and other audits as they arise
• Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements
• Ensuring compliance with tax regulations and filing of tax returns, including VAT and Income Tax
• Liaising with Law Society and ensuring compliance with Solicitors Account Regulations, including management of client accounts
• Review of bank reconciliations
• Management of client deposit accounts
• Liaising with relationship managers in the bank
  
  
  

Team Leadership

• Managing Accounts Payable and Client Accounting team
• Processing payments
• Reviewing aged accounts payable
  
  
  

Other

• Supporting month end billing and the wider finance team where necessary
• Preparation and review of audit confirmation letters
• Ad hoc queries received from Partners and Solicitors
  
  
  

Requirements

Skills and Experience required:

• Qualified Accountant, minimum 2 years post qualification experience
• Previous experience in a finance department in professional services would be preferable
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team
• Effective time management skills
• Previous experience in a busy finance department highly desirable

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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