Financial Accountant

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in London is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with at least 2 years of experience, strong knowledge of UK GAAP, and excellent communication skills. This role involves producing audited financial statements, collaborating with audit teams, and supporting financial reporting in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and referral scheme available.

Benefits

Referral scheme with £200 shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience in accounting.
• Experience in professional services or law firms is desirable.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing annual audited financial statements for multiple entities.
• Collaborate with audit teams to ensure efficient audit completion.
• Support bank covenant reporting and multi-year forecasting.

Skills

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (ideally FRS 102)

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Tools

Elite 3E

Xcelerate

Job description

One of my top law firm clients are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team. Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller, this role is ideal for a fully qualified, confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment within a varied role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in producing annual audited financial statements (FRS 102) for multiple entities.
• Collaborate with audit teams and international offices to ensure efficient audit completion.
• Support bank covenant reporting and multi-year forecasting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Contribute to month-end close, management accounts, and ad hoc reporting.
• Assisting in the delivery of the annual budget and business planning.
• Partner with business services directors to manage financials and control costs.
• Produce commission statements for fee earners.
• Liaise with tax teams on partner matters, R&D credits, and transfer pricing.
• Oversee Payment Practices reporting and authorise payments.
• Support intercompany reconciliation and financial integration of overseas operations.
• Lead or support ad hoc financial projects and investigations.

Skills & Experience:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (ideally FRS 102).
• Experience in professional services or law firms is desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Elite 3E and Xcelerate is a plus.
• Commercially astute with a proactive, modern approach.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing high volumes of work under pressure.
• Able to take ownership of projects with support from senior managers.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply. https://www.ambition.co.uk/refer-a-friend