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Reporting Accountant – Fixed Term Contract

Forsters LLP

London

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GBP 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading legal services firm in London seeks a Reporting Accountant to join their Finance team. The role encompasses month-end processes, financial analysis, and collaborating with departments for comprehensive financial management. Candidates should possess strong accounting principles and prior experience in professional services, with a proactive approach to driving changes. Exceptional communication skills are essential for advising key stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

Experience in the legal or professional services industry preferred.
Strong practical experience in accounting principles, forecasting & budgeting.
Self-motivated and proactive with a 'can-do' approach.

Responsibilities

Assist with month and year-end processes and prepare management accounts.
Review general ledgers and participate in balance sheet reconciliation.
Assist with preparing and submitting VAT returns.

Skills

Ability to advise and influence

Highly numerate

Strong IT skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Education

ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

3E cloud

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We have an exciting opportunity for a strong Reporting Accountant to join our Finance team.

Key responsibilities and tasks

Assist with month end and year end processes
Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and associated reports within agreed timescales
Prepare and review monthly cashflow and P&L forecasts
Update budget holders monthly with their expenditure and assisting with any queries they may have
Review the general ledgers including participating in balance sheet reconciliation e.g. accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, depreciation etc. to ensure the ledgers are as accurate as possible
Assist with annual revenue and expenditure budgeting
Review and publish other recurring reports to the relevant stakeholders
Prepare and review any consultancy commission agreements
Assist with preparing and submitting VAT returns
Prepare and present insightful ad-hoc financial management information to support our legal group heads and other partners in leading their practices
Collaborate with other departments to provide guidance and financial information e.g. legal press surveys, new business pitches, any other financial data required for marketing purposes, client risks data, as well as ensuring mutual data on non-finance systems tie up
Complete and submit external reporting information such as government surveys and carbon reporting
Assist with the annual external audit including preparation of statutory accounts
Provide reporting support to the revenue and cashiering teams
Assist with all other internal and external reporting delivered by the reporting team
Other ad hoc duties as assigned by management

Required Knowledge & Experience

Experience in the legal or professional services industry (preferable)
Strong practical experience of the principles of accounting, forecasting & budgeting
Ability to advice and influence key stakeholders as well as proactively challenge to drive progressive change for the business
Highly numerate with strong IT skills including MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Power BI (desirable)
Knowledge of 3E cloud (desirable)

Qualifications

ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Personal attributes & competencies

Self-motivated and pro-active with a ‘can-do’ approach
Good attention to detail, accurate and thorough
Strong analytical skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs, demonstrating and logical approach to work
Excellent time management skills and can adhere to tight and demanding deadlines
Able to work effectively both independently and part of a team
Forward thinking and be able to develop innovative solutions

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Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Legal Services

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