Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a strong Reporting Accountant to join our Finance team.


Key responsibilities and tasks


Assist with month end and year end processes Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and associated reports within agreed timescales Prepare and review monthly cashflow and P&L forecasts Update budget holders monthly with their expenditure and assisting with any queries they may have Review the general ledgers including participating in balance sheet reconciliation e.g. accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, depreciation etc. to ensure the ledgers are as accurate as possible Assist with annual revenue and expenditure budgeting Review and publish other recurring reports to the relevant stakeholders Prepare and review any consultancy commission agreements Assist with preparing and submitting VAT returns Prepare and present insightful ad-hoc financial management information to support our legal group heads and other partners in leading their practices Collaborate with other departments to provide guidance and financial information e.g. legal press surveys, new business pitches, any other financial data required for marketing purposes, client risks data, as well as ensuring mutual data on non-finance systems tie up Complete and submit external reporting information such as government surveys and carbon reporting Assist with the annual external audit including preparation of statutory accounts Provide reporting support to the revenue and cashiering teams Assist with all other internal and external reporting delivered by the reporting team Other ad hoc duties as assigned by management
Required knowledge & experience


Experience in the legal or professional services industry (preferable) Strong practical experience of the principles of accounting, forecasting & budgeting Ability to advice and influence key stakeholders as well as proactively challenge to drive progressive change for the business Highly numerate with strong IT skills including MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of Power BI (desirable) Knowledge of 3E cloud (desirable)
Qualifications


ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA qualified
Personal attributes & competencies


Self-motivated and pro-active with a 'can-do' approach Good attention to detail, accurate and thorough Strong analytical skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs, demonstrating and logical approach to work Excellent time management skills and can adhere to tight and demanding deadlines Able to work effectively both independently and part of a team Forward thinking and be able to develop innovative solutions

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Key contact
Harleen Grewal


harleen.grewal@forsters.co.uk