Reporting Accountant

Hays; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Reporting Accountant for a 12-month FTC. The candidate will help manage financial accounts, prepare forecasts, and collaborate across departments. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to strengthen their skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Pension

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Wellbeing fund

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in legal or consultancy sector.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and reporting.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage financial information.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and reports.
• Assisting with year-end and month-end processes.
• Collaborating with departments to provide financial guidance.

Skills

Accounting principles

Reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Stakeholder influence

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ICAEW, CAANZ, ACCA, FCCA, CIMA)

Job description

Hays City Of London, England, United Kingdom

This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Your new company
I am currently working with a London-based law firm that is looking for a Reporting Accountant to join the team on a 12-month FTC. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team to assist the finance team on all aspects from management accounts, half-end and year-end audit, budgeting and forecasting, etc. This role reports into the Finance Manager.

Your new role

• Preparing monthly management accounts and reports, assisting with year-end and month-end processes
• Prepare and review monthly cash flow and P&L forecasts
• Assisting with annual revenue and expenditure budgeting
• Collaborate with other business departments, providing guidance on financial information and data
• Assist with annual audit including preparation of statutory accounts, liaise with external stakeholders
• Provide and present financial management information to support legal groups and other partners to lead their practices

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ICAEW, CAANZ, ACCA, FCCA, CIMA) with legal or consultancy sector experience
• Experienced with accounting principles and reporting, forecasting and budgeting
• Influence key stakeholders and challenge business growth and change
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and knowledge of Power BI is desirable

What you'll get in return

• Benefits include pension, medical insurance, dental insurance, wellbeing fund, etc.

What you need to do now


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Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Legal Services

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