Financial Reporting Manager - London, United Kingdom - Career Legal

Career Legal

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

This international law firm has a history going back to the 1930s.

It is now a leading and award-winning firm with a client base encompassing some of the best names in retail, banking, real estate, sports, and utilities.

The firm is based in the city, ideally placed for commuters. They offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible element with an option of choice.

They are now looking to hire a Financial Reporting Manager on a permanent basis.

The role is responsible for the supervision and workload of employees in the areas of general ledger maintenance/training, system balancing, period-end closings, financial reportinganalysis, budgeting, foreign office accounting and financial statement preparation, property, plant & equipment accounting, account reconciliations and disbursement entry.

Responsibilities

Manages the financial and management accountants, including managing workload, conducting performance reviews, and all other people management responsibilities as necessary.
Oversees the maintenance of the general ledger and all associated cost/ledger code mapping/masking, as well as the Chart of Accounts
Review and approval of journal entries, system balancing, period end closings, reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, generation of global and local financial statements
Oversees foreign office accounting and financial reporting
Oversees the various yearend statutory audits and liaises with the external auditors as required
Performs other duties as assigned and tools, and can play a key role in being a change leader
University degree
Relevant professional qualification
Supervisory experience is essential, and management experience is preferred
Law Firm accounting/general ledger experience is preferred
Proven thorough knowledge of general ledger procedures and the ability to meet tight deadlines
Demonstrated proficiency with Law Firm Accounting software preferred
Significant experience and knowledge surrounding foreign currency remeasurement, translation, and cumulative translation adjustments
Robust knowledge of US and UK GAAP requirements
Demonstrated proficiency in Word and mastery of Excel

Important Notice
Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.