Management Accountant
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £70,000 - £75,000 per annum
Job Description:
Management Accountant
London | US Law Firm | Hybrid
My client is seeking a hands-on, detail-driven Management Accountant, this is a broad, varied role that blends financial control, management reporting, tax coordination and client accounting, working across London, Brussels and Frankfurt. We are seeking a candidate who enjoys working across multiple jurisdictions and partnering with senior stakeholders.
The Role
*Taking ownership of the general ledger and month-end activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm policies and accounting standards
*Complete balance sheet reconciliations (bank, payroll, fixed assets, intercompany, VAT, etc.)
*Prepare P&L and balance sheet analysis, investigating variances and trends
*Support cash management, including bank recs and payment run assistance
*Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
*Produce cost-centre reporting and assist budget holders with queries
*Coordinate local tax compliance with external advisers (VAT, wage tax, statutory filings)
*Accounting support for Frankfurt and Brussels
*Assist with statutory accounts and audits
*Ensure accurate intercompany accounting and cost allocations across all European offices
*Support compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal policies relating to client money
*Assist with client account reconciliations and ensure timely escalation of exceptions
*Monitor and resolve residual client balances in line with policy
*Maintain clear process documentation and contribute to ongoing control improvements
About You
*Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
*Strong general ledger and month-end experience from a law firm environment
*Confident in management accounting, variance analysis and producing clear financial narrative
*Excellent reconciliation discipline and a strong control mindset
*Advanced Excel skills and comfortable working with finance systems/ERPs
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.
Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we’ve been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.
London | US Law Firm | Hybrid
My client is seeking a hands-on, detail-driven Management Accountant, this is a broad, varied role that blends financial control, management reporting, tax coordination and client accounting, working across London, Brussels and Frankfurt. We are seeking a candidate who enjoys working across multiple jurisdictions and partnering with senior stakeholders.
The Role
*Taking ownership of the general ledger and month-end activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm policies and accounting standards
*Complete balance sheet reconciliations (bank, payroll, fixed assets, intercompany, VAT, etc.)
*Prepare P&L and balance sheet analysis, investigating variances and trends
*Support cash management, including bank recs and payment run assistance
*Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
*Produce cost-centre reporting and assist budget holders with queries
*Coordinate local tax compliance with external advisers (VAT, wage tax, statutory filings)
*Accounting support for Frankfurt and Brussels
*Assist with statutory accounts and audits
*Ensure accurate intercompany accounting and cost allocations across all European offices
*Support compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal policies relating to client money
*Assist with client account reconciliations and ensure timely escalation of exceptions
*Monitor and resolve residual client balances in line with policy
*Maintain clear process documentation and contribute to ongoing control improvements
About You
*Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
*Strong general ledger and month-end experience from a law firm environment
*Confident in management accounting, variance analysis and producing clear financial narrative
*Excellent reconciliation discipline and a strong control mindset
*Advanced Excel skills and comfortable working with finance systems/ERPs
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.
Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we’ve been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.
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Company Details:
Ryder Reid Legal Ltd
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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