Management Accountant

An international law firm is seeking a Management Accountant to join its London finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role combining core financial control, management reporting, and multi-jurisdictional support across the global offices. The position offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performing legal services environment.

General Ledger & Month-End Close (London)

• Own and deliver month-end close activities in line with firm policies and accounting standards
• Maintain the general ledger, including journals, intercompany postings, and reclassifications
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly
• Produce and analyse P&L and balance sheets, investigating variances and trends
• Support cash management activities such as bank reconciliations and payment runs

Management Accounting & Reporting

• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Produce cost centre reporting for budget owners and assist with financial queries
• Translate financial data into clear, meaningful commentary for non-finance stakeholders

European Accounting & Tax Coordination

• Coordinate local tax compliance with external advisers (VAT, payroll-related filings, statutory requirements)
• Provide accounting support for European offices, including journals, reconciliations, invoice coding, and vendor queries
• Act as Finance point of contact for statutory accounts and audit processes
• Ensure accurate intercompany accounting and cost allocations

Client Accounts & Compliance

• Support compliance with client money regulations and internal accounting policies
• Assist with client account reconciliations and monitoring of residual balances
• Support client-to-office transfers, disbursements, billing, and receipts
• Prepare documentation for audits and compliance reviews
• Maintain strong process documentation and contribute to continuous control improvement

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in general ledger accounting and month-end close
• Background in professional services strongly preferred (law firm experience advantageous)
• Solid management accounting skills, including variance analysis and reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using finance systems / ERPs
• Detail-oriented, control-focused, and highly organised
• Confident communicator with the ability to partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders

This role is ideal for a proactive accountant who enjoys ownership, variety, and working in a structured, fast-paced law firm environment. It offers meaningful responsibility, international exposure, and the chance to develop a long-term career within legal services.

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