We are currently working with a leading law firm based in Mid Kent who are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join their team.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will involve preparing monthly and all ad-hoc management accounting and performance reporting requirements ensuring compliance with the Solicitor Accounts Rules (SAR) as well as the Firm procedures. In addition, it will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Cashiering and Accounts payable aspects of the Finance Team. Key duties will include:
– Production of monthly management accounts including P&L reports, all accounting work re accruals, prepayments, capital expenditure and fee earner performance reports as part of the monthly reporting process
– Assist team leaders, partners, fee earners and secretaries with day to day queries and information requests regarding financial aspects of their practice areas and client work
– Support the Head of Finance with the preparation for annual financial and SRA Accounts compliance audits
– Assist the Head of Finance in meeting Firm, HMRC and Financial Regulatory requirements
– Manage the cashiers section to ensure SAR compliance and to assist with the management of client monies and day to day transactions.
– Responsibility for ensuring all invoices and expense claims received by the business are appropriately authorised and coded correctly to ensure correct allocation of business expenditure and payments made
– Work with the Head of Finance in the continued development of the team in terms of process and efficiencies and to guide and support direct reports to develop and grow in their respective roles and wider team
– Assist the Head of Finance on ad-hoc tasks as required.
The successful candidate will have worked in a professional services business and possess experience of managing and developing teams.
Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.