Larbey Evans
Lead Accountant (Europe)
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Lead Accountant (Europe)
Ready to take the lead in a dynamic, international finance environment at a leading US law firm? Our client is looking for an experienced Lead Accountant (Europe) to join its team and play a key role in delivering accurate, well-documented financial reporting, applying sound judgment across accounting and tax matters, and partnering with colleagues across the wider Finance function.
What’s On Offer:
- Salary to £80,000 (depending on experience)
- Tremendous employee benefits
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Sought-after City location
Lead Accountant – What You’ll Be Doing:
- Prepare and review reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve reconciling items promptly
- Produce management reports, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial reporting for the Director of Finance, Europe & Asia
- Prepare VAT calculations and supporting documentation for European offices, ensuring accurate and timely filings
- Support statutory accounts, tax returns, audits, and related deliverables, liaising with external advisers and auditors as required
- Monitor tax, VAT, and statutory compliance deadlines across European and international offices
- Maintain accurate, complete, and well-supported accounting records for selected international offices
- Review financial reporting controls and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
- Keep up to date with relevant accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory requirements affecting European operations
- Collaborate with Finance colleagues on accounting and tax matters across offices in Europe and Asia, including London, Dublin, Paris, Milan, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, and Singapore
- Support Pillar Two reporting and other tax compliance requirements
- Contribute to ad hoc Finance projects, including new office openings and other business initiatives
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Lead Accountant – What We’re Looking For:
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- Qualified and experienced Accountant with strong financial accounting, controls, and reporting experience, ideally gained within a law firm
- Comfortable taking ownership of complex reconciliations, statutory accounts, and tax deliverables
- Sound judgement and the ability to make informed decisions on complex accounting and tax matters
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