Group Finance Accountant - Ambition Europe Limited : Job Details

Our prestigious, international, Law Firm client are looking for a Group Accounting Manager to join their Group Finance function on a 12-month fixed term basis.

This is an incredible opportunity for someone looking to further their career within Group Financial accounting, in a role which involves both management and financial accounting, in a highly prestigious, well renowned Law Firm.

Key responsibilities:

• Adhoc analysis on financial data
• Production of weekly key financial information reports for the management team.
• Working as part of a team to deliver month-end group consolidation.
• Preparation of inter-company invoices to support cross border transactions in accordance with UK and overseas tax requirements.
• Reconciliation of critical balances.
• Monthly accounting checks on balance sheet accounts of overseas offices that represent key risk of misstatement of financial results.
• Production of month-end reports for the Group and each practice group and office globally.
• Maintenance of month-end processes and procedures to ensure smooth and timely operation.
• Analytical review of monthly office results to understand trends, significant transactions and identify errors.
• Preparation of high quality regular and ad hoc financial information, applying critical evaluation and making recommendations suitable for senior management.
• Assist in the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, in accordance with UK and overseas tax requirements
• Process improvements and Controls
• Assist with the development of processes for increased efficiencies.
• Prepare with training materials.
• Assist in improving the control environment of the Group.
• Review and improve the internal controls across the Group, implementing changes as appropriate.

Key requirements

• Self-motivated and solution driven.
• Ability to work under pressure and take a flexible approach to the job. We report to tight deadlines which are mixed with last minute ad-hoc tasks for management.
• Must have excellent time management skills and be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in an environment with shifting priorities.

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