Treasury Accountant

DLA Piper LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper LLP is seeking a Treasury Accountant to join the Group Treasury team in Leeds. You will manage treasury accounting, FX risk, intercompany funding and reporting, working with Finance, Tax and local teams globally.

The role provides broad exposure to a global treasury function and develops treasury expertise within an international professional services environment, while remaining accounting-focused.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with strong accounting and controls knowledge.
• Ability to translate treasury transactions into meaningful insights.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong communication across international finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close for treasury entities and activities.
• Prepare and post treasury journals including FX, intercompany and other transactions.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies with Group Finance.
• Lead budgeting and reforecasting for treasury entities and activities.
• Report on bank interest, borrowing costs, FX gains/losses and treasury controls.
• Support external audit and internal control requirements.

Skills

Finance analysis

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Treasury Accountant is a key member of the Group Treasury team, supporting the effective management, accounting, control and reporting of the International Firm's treasury activities.

Working across a complex, multi-currency international organisation, the role combines treasury accounting, foreign exchange risk management, intercompany funding, reporting, banking and treasury controls. The role will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Tax and with local finance teams internationally.

The position offers broad exposure to the activities of a global treasury function and provides an excellent opportunity to develop treasury expertise within an international professional-services environment whilst still being predominantly accounting focused.

Main duties and responsibilities

Treasury Accounting & Financial Control

• Lead the month-end close process for treasury-related entities and activities
• Prepare and post treasury accounting journals, including foreign exchange, interest, intercompany and other treasury-related transactions
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies in conjunction with Group Finance and other finance teams
• Lead the budgeting and reforecasting processes for treasury-related entities and activities and analysis of performance against budgets/reforecasts
• Lead the accounting and reporting of bank interest, borrowing costs, bank charges and foreign exchange gains and losses
• Support the external audit and internal control requirements for treasury related activities

Cashflow Forecasting

• Lead cash planning process, generating cashflow and balance sheet budgets and forecasts
• Implement and drive cash flow forecasting excellence
• Support the identification, monitoring and management of foreign exchange exposures across the International Firm
• Analyse currency exposures and assist in determining appropriate hedging requirements
• Monitor existing hedging positions and provide clear and insightful reporting on exposures and risk
• Execute FX hedging deals in line with the Treasury Policy and in accordance with the changing needs of the business
• Support the ongoing development of FX risk management and associated controls

Intercompany Funding

• Maintain and administer intercompany loans and associated documentation
• Calculate and coordinate intercompany interest postings and settlements
• Work with local and Group Finance teams to ensure intercompany transactions are appropriately recorded and reconciled
• Support settlement of intercompany balances across multiple jurisdictions and currencies

Reporting, Governance & Compliance

• Prepare impactful treasury reporting and analysis for internal stakeholders including senior and executive management
• Lead banking covenant monitoring and reporting
• Support compliance with the Firm's Treasury Policy and associated processes
• Drive continuous improvements to controls, reporting and management information and streamline activities

About you

• Qualified finance professional (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong grounding in accounting and financial controls, with the ability to understand the accounting implications of treasury transactions and activities
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Great Excel skills and working knowledge of PowerPoint and other MS Office products
• Ability to translate large datasets and complex transactions and their financial implications into meaningful insights
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance colleagues across different countries and functions.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement
• Strong attention to detail is an absolute must with good organisation skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Strong problem solver with intellectual curiosity and a “can-do” attitude

About us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.

Leeds, United Kingdom
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Requesting Adjustments

At DLA Piper, we aim to make meaningful progress and build an inclusive culture where anyone affected by disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition has an equitable and accessible chance of success. If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team and we will be happy to support you.

Agile Working

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

Pre-Engagement Screening

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.

Our hiring approach

Our hiring approach enables us to learn about the professional and person you are, and gives you the opportunity to learn about us. Your recruitment experience can differ depending on the type of role you are interviewing for. You will always meet your direct Line Manager for your role, as well as peers and close collaborators for the position. For some of our roles we may also use assessment tools, practical exercises, and panel presentations. Your Recruitment Business Partner will inform you of the recruitment process at the start of any recruitment process, but please let us know if you have any questions prior to making an application.

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