Assistant Management Accountant

Operating for over a decade, our client is a leading global player in commercial law. They have a range of high-profile clients including FTSE and AIM companies, and a dedicated team of over 900 lawyers across eleven offices. People are key to their success, which is why they seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals in all regions of their global practice.

They are now looking to hire a Assistant Management Accountant, responsible for the compilation and production of detailed management accounts and budgets for the Brussels office whilst assisting with similar aspects for the London office as required with the aim improving the overall quality of output with a view to providing more meaningful management information to the London & Brussels management and NY accounting teams. Duties include a variety of tasks in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures and practices. Maintain contact with attorneys, staff and external customers as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the London office annual expense budget detail as required.
• Responsible for the Brussels office annual expense budget detail.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts reporting.
• Production of monthly budgetary control variance analysis.
• Review and preparation of monthly G/L analysis detail, incl any reclassification requests.
• Preparation of quarterly expense forecasting.
• Assistance with preparation of Brussels quarterly tax accounts accrual reporting.
• Preparation of monthly FTE Headcount schedule detail.
• Assistance with Brussels office monthly VAT return.
• Preparation of all monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of cash flow forecast reporting for Brussels office.
• Maintenance of Brussels office fixed asset accounting.
• Assist with development of Brussels management accounts key data package.
• Support Accounting Manager with accounting projects.
• Daily report to Accounting Manager regarding all work duties & tasks.
• Assist with cover for Management Accountant during periods of absence.
• Liaise with New York Accounts department where necessary; and
• Handling of ad-hoc queries and reports as required.

Candidate Profile

• Degree Educated, a BA in Accounting or similar preferred.
• Part and/or Qualified Accountant preferred.
• Legal or professional services accounting experience, 3+ years required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience of using Elite 3E or a comparable accounting system required.
• Working knowledge of UK Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Strong understanding of UK VAT rules.
• Strong understanding of AML compliance rules.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to verbally present information effectively and respond to questions from people at all levels, including Partners, staff and external customers.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.

Important Notice

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Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.