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Management Accountant – Prestigious US Law Firm – Bonus + Excellent Benefits – City

  • Job Type :

    Permanent

    Full-Time

  • Salary : To £75,000

Management Accountant

Prestigious US law firm in the heart of the City is looking to hire qualified and experienced Management Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis.

  • Salary to £75,000
  • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
  • Bonus + excellent benefits – 26 days holiday, generous pension, healthcare and flexible gym options
  • Liverpool Street / City of London

Reporting into the Finance Director, working in a London finance team of 10, this varied role combines financial control, management reporting, tax coordination, and client account compliance within a multi-jurisdictional environment. Ideal for a hands-on professional who can partner effectively across finance and the wider business to drive accuracy and insight.

Management Accountant Key Responsibilities:

  • Own/prepare month-end close activities for the London office
  • Maintain the general ledger, including journal preparation/posting, intercompany postings, and reclassifications
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
  • Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
  • Coordinate local tax compliance processes with external advisers/payroll providers
  • Support basic accounting activities for Frankfurt and Brussels
  • Support compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and internal firm policies relating to client money, ensuring appropriate segregation, authorisation, and audit trail
  • Assist with responding to audit/compliance queries relating to client accounting

Management Accountant Skills & Requirements:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in general ledger accounting and month-end close within a law firm
  • Solid management accounting skills
  • Strong reconciliation discipline and attention to detail
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivots, lookups, basic modelling)