Trowers & Hamlins
Financial Accountant
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Financial Accountant
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: London
Description
The Financial Accountant will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality management and statutory reporting, support budgeting and forecasting activity, and contribute to continuous improvement within the finance function. This role is based in either our Birmingham or London office and offers broad exposure across the business, including interaction with Heads of Department, overseas finance teams, and external auditors.
The Role
A key role within the Management Accounts team, supporting accurate reporting, strong controls, and informed decision-making across the firm.
- Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Assist with budgeting for central support departments and fee-earner groups
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis
- Support year-end close, statutory accounts, and audit processes
- Provide technical accounting input, including FRS 102 guidance
- Work closely with Heads of Department and senior stakeholders
- Contribute to finance systems improvements and ad-hoc projects
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The Candidate
A technically strong, proactive accountant who enjoys working collaboratively in a professional services environment.
- ACA qualified (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience
- Background in professional services (law firm experience desirable)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and high attention to detail
- Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
- Experience with Elite 3E beneficial
Benefits
Our benefits include an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, currently with Vitality Health, upon joining the firm, which includes discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments, and much more.
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Equal Opportunities
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity, and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary), Race, Disability, Religion, and sexual orientation.
If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com
Recruitment Policy
As part of our firm recruitment policy, our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications, and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.
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