Financial Accountant

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its Finance team on a permanent basis. The Firm Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with a strong global presence, recognised for its collaborative culture, commitment to innovation and focus on delivering operational excellence. The firm offers a supportive working environment and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile finance projects across multiple international offices. The Opportunity The firm is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its UK Accounting team, reporting to the Finance Manager. This is a varied role combining core accounting responsibilities with opportunities to improve financial processes, enhance reporting and support strategic finance initiatives across the EMEA region. Key responsibilities include: • Producing accurate management reporting and supporting the preparation of quarterly management accounts across multiple entities • Taking ownership of month-end and year-end accounting activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting • Performing balance sheet and profit and loss reconciliations, identifying opportunities to improve controls and streamline processes • Preparing monthly journals and supporting routine accounting activities • Assisting with statutory audits by preparing financial information and liaising with external auditors • Producing regular financial reports and analysis for internal stakeholders • Supporting finance transformation projects, including systems and process improvement initiatives • Contributing to the enhancement of financial controls and accounting procedures across the business This Management Accountant position is a full-time permanent role. Requirements • Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant • Previous experience within a management accounting or financial accounting role • Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls • Advanced Excel skills and experience using complex accounting systems Vacancy Highlights • Opportunity to join a leading international law firm with a collaborative culture • Broad exposure to accounting, reporting and finance transformation projects • Involvement in process improvement and systems implementation initiatives • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package To be considered for this Management Accountant opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion. Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.