Management Accountant

I am partnering with one of my well-established Law Firm clients with the search of a Management Accountant to join its Finance team. This is a broad and hands-on role supporting monthly reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, and wider financial operations. The position offers strong exposure across the business and the opportunity to work closely with both Finance and People teams.

Key Responsibilities

Produce monthly KPI reports and highlight trends requiring attention

Prepare monthly financial and operational reports for Practice Area Leaders

Create detailed monthly support notes for business services expenditure

Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations (accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, control accounts)

Prepare quarterly VAT returns and reconcile against general ledger balances

Complete mandatory ONS submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Prepare biannual payment practice disclosures

Liaise with People & Culture on payroll and benefits, post monthly payroll journals

Support annual budgeting and reforecasting processes

Assist with monthly management accounts preparation

Respond to ad-hoc reporting and business analysis requests

Key Requirements

Experience in a management accounting or similar finance role, ideally within professional services

Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships

Proactive, analytical and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

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