Job Description

This role will suit an ambitious, proactive individual who will lead on the production off monthly management accounts and provide effective business partnering to the business.

• Carry out month end reconciliations and P&L reviews.
• Produce the month end management pack.
• Produce, submit and pay VAT returns.
• Update and comment on the weekly cash flow forecast.
• Assist the Finance Director in preparing yearly budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare rolling quarterly forecasts
• Effectively business partner budget holders and fee earners across the business
• Run and distribute regular and ad-hoc management reports.
• Assist with the yearly SRA audit and accounts prep work.
• Work alongside the BI Manager to implement new reports and automating processes.
• To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of the job.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience in a finance role with preferred experience or knowledge of management accounting.
• Previous experience in a business with WIP or contract management would be beneficial
• Good IT skills in particular Excel and Outlook.
• Highly numerate and quick to learn.
• A clear focus on high quality.
• Ability to priorities workloads and work within deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Professionalism and courtesy with clients and colleagues.
• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Team work.
• Self-management, problem solving and initiative.
• To behave according to the values of the Firm.
• Knowledge of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and SOS software an advantage though not essential as training will be given.

Experience:

• accounting: 1 year (preferred)