Financial Accountant

Our client is an international law firm with offices in Asia and London. They are an award-winning practice featuring in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For and numerous other industry specific awards.

They have a flexible benefits package that includes 25 days holiday with ability to buy more, in-house doctor, good pension scheme, private medical insurance, subsidised gym membership and dental cover.  Their hybrid working policy is 2 days in the office.

Due to an internal promotion, they are seeking a talented and motivated Financial Accountant to join their high-performing finance team in a broad, hands-on role offering excellent exposure and long-term progression.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent), including those who are newly qualified, to develop within a collaborative and supportive environment. The team particularly values candidates from a smaller accountancy practice with well-rounded experience, though applicants from the legal sector are also encouraged to apply.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality accounting service, supporting both core financial processes and wider business initiatives. The position offers strong variety, autonomy and the chance to contribute to process improvements and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly accruals and prepayments 
• Maintain the fixed asset register 
• Perform bank reconciliations and postings 
• Coordinate and review monthly P&L and balance sheet reconciliations 
• Support the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT/GST returns 
• Lead the preparation of annual group and statutory accounts, liaising with external auditors 
• Support FP&A with budgeting and financial analysis 
• Deliver ad hoc reporting, analysis, and respond to information requests 
• Identify and implement improvements to processes, systems, and reporting 
• Contribute to finance projects and change initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant with a strong background in both financial and management accounting 
• Experience within the legal sector is advantageous, though not essential 
• Exposure to group reporting and consolidation processes would be beneficial 
• Working knowledge of IFRS 16 lease accounting standards is desirable 
• Familiarity with multi-entity structures and foreign currency environments is preferred 
• Proficient in Excel, with at least an intermediate level of capability 
• Experience using practice management systems (such as Aderant) is an advantage 
• Knowledge of SQL would be a plus, but not a requirement 
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills 
• Curious, proactive approach with a willingness to take initiative and ownership of tasks

Why Apply?

• Excellent opportunity for career progression, with this role arising due to internal promotions
• Broad, hands-on exposure across finance
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ideal for someone seeking a long-term career move with growth potential