Financial Analyst
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Job Description
Cooley is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the London Accounting & Finance department on a 14 month fixed term contract.
Position Summary: The primary focus of this role is to provide financial analysis and reporting support to the Finance Manager Europe and Director of Finance Europe. Additional responsibilities include Partner US tax support LLP compliance and regulation and company secretarial duties.
The position requires highly developed IT skills (especially Excel) and excellent knowledge of 3e. The supporting role requires knowledge of billing collections AR WIP SRA and statutory regulation. The role requires handling of sensitive and highly confidential information. The individual plays a key role in the smooth and efficient running of the London Finance team.
Specific responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following:
Position Responsibilities
Financial Analysis
Production of regular month end and ad hoc reporting with analysis.
Assistance with month end close procedures such as processing prepayments/accruals other month end journals and control account reconciliations.
Produce month end reports for the Director of Finance Europe and other senior management.
Prepare yearend adjustments including prepayments and accruals.
Produce bespoke month end reports for Practice Group Heads.
Provide assistance to the Director of Finance Europe Finance Manager Europe the Co Partners In Charge (UK) UK partners and staff/directors both in the US and UK.
Liaise with report writers in the US to produce a suite of reports for the London and Brussels office.
Produce and analyse time and hours reports for management.
Produce quarterly reports and income analysis with prior year comparisons and present in PowerPoint.
Primary responsibility for the production and analysis of data to complete industry and government surveys (e.g. returns for the Office for National Statistics).
Preparation of the monthly average headcount analysis for the Director of Finance Europe to be included in the statutory audited accounts annually.
Assisting budget holders with budget input reporting and variance analysis.
Provide training and champion the use of FinIQ to the partners and associates.
VAT Place of Supply Consideration report monthly.
Updating London and Brussels Incidents Log.
SQL Reports.
US Tax Filings and Support
Administering the filing of partner US tax returns for London and Brussels partners.
Maintaining accurate records of US filings.
Compliance Role
Data integrity review of London office headcount from time to time.
Dealing with aspects of partner joiners and leavers including updating SRA account and submitting Companies House filings.
Maintaining the UK and US LLP mySRA accounts.
Producing financial information for the renewal of the firms professional indemnity insurance.
Applying for Tax Residency Certificates and completing MOD 21 forms and preparing 10F forms.
General
Providing support to UK directors and timekeepers.
Providing client information and reports to marketing and business intelligence departments.
Providing support on an ad hoc basis.
All other duties as assigned or required.
Skills & Experience:
Required:
Accountant or partqualified accountant / equivalent qualification desirable.
Previous experience of working in a US law firm.
Proficiency in Excel (advanced level) Microsoft Word Outlook InTApp Adobe Acrobat FileSurf and 3e.
SQL report writing preferred.
Knowledge of general accounting principles and bookkeeping an advantage.
Available to work overtime as required.
Competencies:
Ability to organise and assimilate large quantities of numerical data into decisionoriented format.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding firm information.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Good accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to use initiative.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Strong team player.
Excellent command of maths and English grammar.
Confident and demonstrates the ability to work well in a team.
Organised and efficient able to prioritise and manage own workload and work without supervision.
Strong attention to detail and presentation.
Proactive and reliable.
Ability to deal with confidential situations with tact diplomacy and discretion.
Reporting to this position: No direct reports
Cooley offers an excellent benefits package and competitive compensation including:
Enhanced family leave
Health and dental insurance
Group income protection
Life assurance
Pension
Fertility benefits
Wellness programs
Employee discounts including a fitness and nutrition allowance
And more!
A comprehensive benefits brochure will be provided to all candidates during the interview process.
Hybrid Working
As part of the Cooley culture we recognise and appreciate the value of being together in person to build comradery with others in the office and to be a contributing member of the Cooley office. However we also appreciate the benefits and flexibility that come from remote working. This role follows our hybrid working approach which supports our business professional staff to work in a hybrid way with the expectation that you are required to have some inoffice presence and some work from home days. The office presence requirement is very much dependant on the department needs and the business needs which are subject to change at any time.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age disability gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief sex sexual orientation. This policy governs all aspects of employment including but not limited to recruitment selection job assignment compensation discipline promotion termination and access to benefits and training. The firm is thus committed to providing a work environment that is free of prohibited discrimination which includes harassment that is based on any legally protected status.
Cooley (UK) LLP is dedicated to making our recruitment practices and candidate interviews inclusive and accessible for everyone. If you have a medical condition disability or are neurodivergent and require reasonable accommodations adjustments or support during your interview process please contact . We assure you all requests will be treated with sensitivity and strict confidentiality and they will not affect your potential employment with Cooley (UK) LLP.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
