Financial Accountant

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in London is seeking a Financial Accountant on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves collaborating with senior finance leaders and stakeholders, contributing to financial processes, reporting, and key projects. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant who excels in a dynamic setting and is committed to delivering results. This position provides an opportunity to work in a commercially focused environment while maintaining strong financial controls.

Benefits

Referral scheme: £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' PQE.
• Experience in professional services is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of annual audited financial statements under FRS 102.
• Liaise with auditors and international finance teams for efficient audit completion.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and delivery of the annual business plan.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102)

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Elite 3E

Job description

I am currently working with one of my International Law Firm clients to assist with the recruitment of a newly created Financial Accountant position 6‑month fixed term contract. This role will support the finance team in building a commercially focused, value‑adding department while maintaining a strong control environment.

You will work closely with senior finance leaders and business stakeholders, contributing to key financial processes, reporting, and projects. This position is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys partnering with the business to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of annual audited financial statements under FRS 102.
• Liaise with auditors and international finance teams to ensure efficient audit completion.
• Contribute to bank covenant reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and delivery of the annual business plan.
• Manage month‑end close processes, including accounting entries and management reporting.
• Partner with business services leaders to monitor financial performance and control costs.
• Prepare commission statements and VAT returns.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, including Payment Practices submissions.
• Review and authorise payments across office and client accounts.
• Support intercompany reconciliations and settlement processes.
• Assist with financial integration of overseas operations.
• Deliver ad hoc projects and reports as required.

Key requirements:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 2 years' PQE.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102).
• Experience in professional services is desirable but not essential.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Elite 3E is advantageous.

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