Due to significant growth for the firm we have an exciting opportunity for aManagement Accountant to join our Accounting and Financial Reporting team.
The main responsibilities will be assisting in the production of monthly management accounts reconciliations of control accounts regulatory financial requirements such as VAT returns and surveys continued development of financial reporting and preparation of the firms statutory accounts and supporting schedules ready for the annual audit.
A bit about the role:
The role will sit within the accounts department in our Belfast office. The role will include but is not limited to the following:
- Assist with the monthly consolidated management accounts process liaising with UK and International accounting colleagues as appropriate
- Prepare monthly Management Packs including P&Ls cash-flow and balance sheets
- Ensure all GL control accounts are reconciled
- Ensure all accruals and prepayments are accurately recorded
- Review all other journals processed
- Intercompany reconciliations between all offices.
- Completion of quarterly VAT returns
- Review Management Accounts and key variance reports
- Ensure accurate distribution of Management Accounts
- Significant assistance with year-end Statutory Financial Statements preparation
- Ensure processes and internal controls are documented follow best practice and are continually improved assisting the Finance Team Lead to plan and implement changes as appropriate
- Implement key financial and reporting processes where necessary
- Develop working relationships with Business Managers and Lead Partners
- Assist with Budget and Forecast preparation
- Handle and resolve complex management accounts queries.
- Support the firms working capital team to supply client-specific analysis on a timely basis
- Working closely with the firms Finance Systems Team to enhance and improve the firms reporting
- Other ad-hoc financial work
- Liaise with the firms auditors and with other key functions of the firm when required
A bit about you: - Proven experience of working as a Management Accountant producing Consolidated Management Accounts and monthly financial reporting
- Legal/Professional services experience would be preferable but is not a prerequisite
- Must be a qualified accountant either ACA ACCA or CIMA.
- Experienced with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel including use of macros) and good exposure to IT finance systems.
- Experienced with producing quarterly VAT returns
- Good experience of seeking and implementing ways to improve the current practice
- Must have a conscientious accurate and methodical approach to work
- Excellent written and oral communication skills e.g. articulate when communicating to partners and key staff and able to present financial results to the function and wider business
- Can demonstrate strong relationship-building skills with the ability to deal with partners fee earners and clients at all levels.
- A team player with a flexible and proactive approach to work with the ability to work autonomously
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Who are we looking for
- We dont have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures approaches and experience can only benefit us.
What do we offer
- You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. Were a culture of diverse perspectives with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
- In the office or WFH: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home so we operate a 60:40 rule.
- Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance health cash plan dental insurance life assurance critical illness insurance matched pension contributions up to 7% holiday trading plus many more. Visit:Reward & Benefits Fieldfisher.
- Modern Office Space:Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
- Nurturing your talent:Take a build a career approach to your training. Youll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something youd like to study more closely.
- Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs affinity networks inclusive events and pro bono/charity initiatives.
Inclusion is not exclusive:
If all our differences are highlighted no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher all our rich diversity is celebrated.
We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.
For accessibility information on our Belfast office visit:Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub Fieldfisher
What to do next:
- Click Apply Now complete an online application and upload a CV.
- Successful applications will be invited to a 2030-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
- Every role recruits differently. But well always let you know what to expect from the process so you get no surprises.
- For hybrid opportunities youll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
- We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only but we cant always promise that. We will work around everyones availability. You can contact us at.
We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.
We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London we are spreading across addition to UK China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria Belgium France Germany Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Poland and Spain.
With 1800 people across 28 offices across 14 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture but you will find a homely family feel even in the largest offices.
Quality on both sides
Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A finance real estate energy and natural resources technology and life sciences.
We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms pharmaceutical and life sciences companies energy suppliers infrastructure companies global banks and financial institutions.
We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicants suitability to meet the requirements of the role.
It is great being in a firm which gets cross-office working to feel properly part of a national team and to work with colleagues in other specialisms who are unconstrained by geography.
I consider Fieldfisher to be a progressive firm with an understanding of social values. Im pleased that staff is able to have input in the firms direction and purpose as well as help to shape wider society. Im encouraged to perform by being able to develop in a natural way whilst being supported at every step.
Fieldfisher has managed to nurture a really positive and friendly culture. If they have drive and ambition I would encourage anybody looking for a role here to grab the opportunity.
Since joining Fieldfisher in 2016 I have progressed from an entry-level secretarial role to an experienced executive assistant. This was made possible by a supportive and inclusive working environment that allows staff to progress at a pace that is best suited to them which in turn makes for well-rounded home-grown talent.
The firm strikes a great balance between providing the foundations for success and autonomy of your own growth and development. An insight I would give to potential applicants is that Fieldfisher offers the opportunity for a career and a sense of belonging to a community and not just a job.
Due to significant growth for the firm we have an exciting opportunity for aManagement Accountant to join our Accounting and Financial Reporting team.The main responsibilities will be assisting in the production of monthly management accounts reconciliations of control accounts regulatory financial ...
Due to significant growth for the firm we have an exciting opportunity for aManagement Accountant to join our Accounting and Financial Reporting team.
The main responsibilities will be assisting in the production of monthly management accounts reconciliations of control accounts regulatory financial requirements such as VAT returns and surveys continued development of financial reporting and preparation of the firms statutory accounts and supporting schedules ready for the annual audit.
A bit about the role:
The role will sit within the accounts department in our Belfast office. The role will include but is not limited to the following:
- Assist with the monthly consolidated management accounts process liaising with UK and International accounting colleagues as appropriate
- Prepare monthly Management Packs including P&Ls cash-flow and balance sheets
- Ensure all GL control accounts are reconciled
- Ensure all accruals and prepayments are accurately recorded
- Review all other journals processed
- Intercompany reconciliations between all offices.
- Completion of quarterly VAT returns
- Review Management Accounts and key variance reports
- Ensure accurate distribution of Management Accounts
- Significant assistance with year-end Statutory Financial Statements preparation
- Ensure processes and internal controls are documented follow best practice and are continually improved assisting the Finance Team Lead to plan and implement changes as appropriate
- Implement key financial and reporting processes where necessary
- Develop working relationships with Business Managers and Lead Partners
- Assist with Budget and Forecast preparation
- Handle and resolve complex management accounts queries.
- Support the firms working capital team to supply client-specific analysis on a timely basis
- Working closely with the firms Finance Systems Team to enhance and improve the firms reporting
- Other ad-hoc financial work
- Liaise with the firms auditors and with other key functions of the firm when required
A bit about you: - Proven experience of working as a Management Accountant producing Consolidated Management Accounts and monthly financial reporting
- Legal/Professional services experience would be preferable but is not a prerequisite
- Must be a qualified accountant either ACA ACCA or CIMA.
- Experienced with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel including use of macros) and good exposure to IT finance systems.
- Experienced with producing quarterly VAT returns
- Good experience of seeking and implementing ways to improve the current practice
- Must have a conscientious accurate and methodical approach to work
- Excellent written and oral communication skills e.g. articulate when communicating to partners and key staff and able to present financial results to the function and wider business
- Can demonstrate strong relationship-building skills with the ability to deal with partners fee earners and clients at all levels.
- A team player with a flexible and proactive approach to work with the ability to work autonomously
|
Who are we looking for
- We dont have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures approaches and experience can only benefit us.
What do we offer
- You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. Were a culture of diverse perspectives with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
- In the office or WFH: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home so we operate a 60:40 rule.
- Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance health cash plan dental insurance life assurance critical illness insurance matched pension contributions up to 7% holiday trading plus many more. Visit:Reward & Benefits Fieldfisher.
- Modern Office Space:Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
- Nurturing your talent:Take a build a career approach to your training. Youll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something youd like to study more closely.
- Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs affinity networks inclusive events and pro bono/charity initiatives.
Inclusion is not exclusive:
If all our differences are highlighted no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher all our rich diversity is celebrated.
We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.
For accessibility information on our Belfast office visit:Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub Fieldfisher
What to do next:
- Click Apply Now complete an online application and upload a CV.
- Successful applications will be invited to a 2030-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
- Every role recruits differently. But well always let you know what to expect from the process so you get no surprises.
- For hybrid opportunities youll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
- We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only but we cant always promise that. We will work around everyones availability. You can contact us at.
We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.
We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London we are spreading across addition to UK China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria Belgium France Germany Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Poland and Spain.
With 1800 people across 28 offices across 14 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture but you will find a homely family feel even in the largest offices.
Quality on both sides
Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A finance real estate energy and natural resources technology and life sciences.
We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms pharmaceutical and life sciences companies energy suppliers infrastructure companies global banks and financial institutions.
We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicants suitability to meet the requirements of the role.
It is great being in a firm which gets cross-office working to feel properly part of a national team and to work with colleagues in other specialisms who are unconstrained by geography.
I consider Fieldfisher to be a progressive firm with an understanding of social values. Im pleased that staff is able to have input in the firms direction and purpose as well as help to shape wider society. Im encouraged to perform by being able to develop in a natural way whilst being supported at every step.
Fieldfisher has managed to nurture a really positive and friendly culture. If they have drive and ambition I would encourage anybody looking for a role here to grab the opportunity.
Since joining Fieldfisher in 2016 I have progressed from an entry-level secretarial role to an experienced executive assistant. This was made possible by a supportive and inclusive working environment that allows staff to progress at a pace that is best suited to them which in turn makes for well-rounded home-grown talent.
The firm strikes a great balance between providing the foundations for success and autonomy of your own growth and development. An insight I would give to potential applicants is that Fieldfisher offers the opportunity for a career and a sense of belonging to a community and not just a job.
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