Job Description

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Business Support

Date posted

05/06/2025

Job reference

HJ0363



This vacancy is
open to direct applications only, no approaches via recruitment
agencies will be accepted at this time.


This role will
be offered on a fixed term basis, for an initial period of nine
months.

Background

With a strong culture of excellence and
continuous improvement, we are looking to appoint an Assistant
Management Accountant to support our growing finance function and
contribute to the firm financial control, insight, and
performance.

The role

The Assistant Management Accountant will
play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely financial
information to support the effective financial management of the
firm. Working closely with the wider finance team, you will
assist in the preparation of monthly accounts, reconciliations,
reporting, and supporting internal clients. This is an excellent
opportunity for an aspiring finance professional to develop their
career in a dynamic and professional environment.



Key responsibilities:


Assist in the production of monthly management accounts, including preparation of P&L, balance sheet, and supporting schedules. Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments, and recurring journals. Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the general ledger. Provide commentary and insight on financial results to support understanding and decision making across the business. Respond to ad-hoc financial queries and information requests from fee earners and central service teams. Support the preparation of payroll reporting Maintain dashboard targets for the fee earners Preparation of payment runs Reconciliation of bank transactions. Help ensure robust financial controls are maintained across finance processes. Support for the Management Accountant and other managers in the team, as required

Skills & Qualifications

AAT qualified, or working towards an ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification, or equivalent Proven experience in a similar accounting role. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and confident working with financial systems. Effective problem-solver with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team. Legal sector experience and/or exposure to payroll is desirable, but not essential.




This is an exciting opportunity to join a
prestigious law firm during a period of growth and
transformation. You'll be part of a collaborative, ambitious
finance team and have a real impact on the financial operations
of the firm.

Life at Hugh James

We never shy
away from a challenge

We are a leading, full-service UK law firm.
Since our beginning, we have been led by the things that matter.
We care about fighting for the right outcomes. Solving the
seemingly unsolvable. Protecting businesses, individuals and
livelihoods. Supporting our people, our communities. Safeguarding
our planet. Looking for a way forward? At Hugh James, challenges
-of all sizes - are readily accepted.


The Hugh James
difference

Our law firm has always been guided by the
idea that self-belief is just as important as skillset. Our
pursuit of righting wrongs and protecting what important keeps us
driving forwards. It in our roots! We won stop until we find the
answers; the outcomes that are needed.



We are focused on the work we do, the
business we run, and our culture. Our entrepreneurial spirit has
taken us from humble beginnings to a strong presence across the
UK with offices in Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and
Plymouth - servicing clients from businesses, individuals and
banks to public sector organisations, property companies,
education establishments and utilities providers. Our collegiate
culture, our forward-looking ethos, our values serve to make us
bigger, better, bolder than ever before.


A positive force
in the community

Our work with charities on a local and
national level plays a huge part in our day-to-day lives. We work
with a large range of charities, some of which we support through
fundraising, donations, volunteering and others we partner with
where our areas of work cross paths. Staff, clients everyone
comes together through a shared passion to do good in the
community and support those in need.


Some of our
benefits on offer include:



Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank
holidays

Two Corporate Social Responsibility
days

Birthday day off

Death in service equivalent to twice annual
salary

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts for local businesses

Professional fees paid (subject to
requirement for your role)

Employee recruitment incentive scheme



Hugh James is an equal opportunities and
disability confident committed employer.



Thank you for taking the time to consider
this opportunity. If you have questions, please contact Rachel
Rimmer.


We reserve the
right to close our vacancies earlier than the given deadline if
we receive sufficient applications for the role.