My client a top US law firm are currently looking for a Management Accountant to join their busy team in the City of London. This role involves a range of accounting responsibilities, including the preparation of detailed management accounts, budgets whilst ensuring the on-going improvement in quality of output for the purposes of providing more meaningful management information to the London & Brussels management and NY accounting teams.
Duties:
* Prepare detailed annual expense budgets for the London office and oversee the Brussels office budget.
* Produce monthly management accounts and budgetary control variance analysis.
* Conduct monthly G/L analysis and lead quarterly management accounts review meetings with departmental managers.
* Develop quarterly expense forecasting and reporting required by London & Brussels managers.
* Compile the annual capital expenditure budget and oversee the Brussels office monthly VAT return reconciliation.
* Prepare annual government data surveys and develop key data packages for management accounts.
* Support the Accounting Manager with various accounting projects and report on all work duties and tasks.
* Provide cover for Accounting team members during periods of absence and liaise with the New York Accounts department as necessary.
* Handle ad-hoc queries and reports as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications: * Degree educated, BA in Accounting or similar preferred.
* Part and/or Qualified Accountant preferred.
* Previous accounting experience in legal or professional services.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
* Experience using Elite 3E or a comparable accounting system.
* Strong understanding of UK VAT rules.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to present information effectively.
* Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Capable of multitasking and prioritising with minimal direction.
* Excellent attention to detail and sound judgment.
* Proactive ’can do, will do’ approach.
* Ability to work in a high-charged, fast-paced environment.
* Availability to work additional hours when necessary.
Benefits:Working hours 9.30am-5.30pm and hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 from home.  Benefits:
25 days holiday
Paid overtime
8% employer paid pension
Free meals 
Travel and medical insurance. Denplan