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McKinlay Law

Legal Accountant

London
£80k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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Legal Accountant

Job Title: Legal Accountant

Salary: £80,000+ negotiable
Location: Central London

Leading London law firm requires an experienced legal accountant to step into a pivotal role in the business.

Duties:

  • Assisting Partners and Associates with financial queries.
  • Preparing monthly management accounts.
  • Reviewing monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet.
  • Submitting VAT returns.
  • Assisting external accountants with audits.
  • Improving processes.
  • Aiding partners with budgets.

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Requirements:

  • Demonstrate good knowledge of accounting principles and financial analytics.
  • Strong working knowledge of SARs and AML.
  • Preferably hold an ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification or show quality experience in lieu.
  • Experience from another law firm is essential for knowledge of SRA and SAR rules.
  • First-class communication skills are a must for building strong relationships internally and externally.

An exceptional opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for something challenging where they can genuinely make an impact on the smooth running of the firm’s finances and contribute to the firm’s financial success.

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Skills

Accounting Principles
Financial Analytics
SARs
AML
Communication Skills
Budgeting
Auditing
VAT Returns
Bank Reconciliation
Management Accounts
Process Improvement

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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