One of my top law firm clients are looking for a qualified Group Accountant to join their collaborative team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a global environment, supporting strategic decision-making through accurate and insightful financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities in this Group Accountant position -
- Prepare monthly management accounts and adjustments (e.g. bad debts, rebates, disbursements).
- Manage intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
- Liaise with local finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Review and analyse local office accounts and balance sheet items.
- Support quarterly group management accounts preparation and provide commentary.
- Contribute to statutory accounts preparation under IFRS for LLP and subsidiaries.
- Assist with the consolidation of financial statements across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Collaborate with audit teams and international tax teams, including support for Pillar Two reporting.
- Monitor and improve group reporting processes and systems.
- Drive consistency and efficiency across global finance teams.
Person Specification
Essential:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
- Experience in analytical review and working to tight deadlines.
Desired:
- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Experience in preparing statutory financial statements.
The Ideal Candidate
- A proactive team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently and manage tasks to strict deadlines.
- Detail-oriented and diligent, with a high level of accuracy.
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders across different regions.
- Hands-on and adaptable, with a drive to add value and improve processes.
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