Management Accountant - Law Firm

Clear IT Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm in Bromley is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their Accounts team. In this hands-on role, you'll prepare monthly management accounts, manage payroll, and produce insightful variance analysis. The position requires 3–5 years of management accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles. This role offers visibility across the business in a professional and supportive environment, making it ideal for those who enjoy both technical and operational finance tasks.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in management accounting or financial management.
• Proven payroll processing experience with strong compliance awareness.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Produce variance analysis and commentary for senior team.
• Manage cash flow management and forecasting.

Skills

Management accounting

Payroll processing

Accounting principles

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Legal accounting systems

Education

Qualified or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Proclaim

Actionstep

Job description

A growing law firm in Bromley is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their Accounts team.

This is a hands‑on role with real visibility across the business, working closely with Heads of Practice and senior leadership in a professional, supportive and friendly environment.

The position would suit someone who enjoys both the technical and operational sides of finance and is confident managing a broad range of responsibilities in a dynamic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Produce insightful variance analysis and commentary for the Managing Partner and senior team.
• Take ownership of cash flow management and forecasting.
• Maintain accurate accruals, prepayments and journal postings.
• Manage the firm’s monthly payroll, ensuring full accuracy and compliance with HMRC requirements, including PAYE and pension submissions.
• Complete client account reconciliations in line with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs).
• Oversee VAT returns, tax submissions and other statutory filings.
• Support wider finance initiatives and assist with ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• 3–5 years’ experience in management accounting or financial management.
• Proven payroll processing experience with strong compliance awareness.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence producing clear, accurate reports.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance colleagues.
• Experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs).

Desirable

• Qualified or part‑qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience using legal accounting systems (e.g., Proclaim, Actionstep).
• Comfortable working in a small, close‑knitted team and balancing varied responsibilities.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, organised and able to manage workload independently.
• High levels of accuracy, discretion and professionalism.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support wider business functions.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

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