Lead Accountant

Lead Accountant

Full-Time 70000 - 90000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Career Legal

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead tax research, compliance, and management accounting for international offices.
  • Company: A top global law firm with a collaborative and inclusive culture.
  • Benefits: Strong career development, exposure to international markets, and a supportive team environment.
  • Other info: Opportunities for growth in a well-established European hub.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in a fast-paced legal environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in accounting, tax compliance, and strong analytical skills.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 Β£ per year.

Our client is a leading global law firm operating across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong presence in the United States, Europe, and Asia. With a large network of lawyers and professionals, the firm provides high-quality legal services to clients across a range of innovative and complex industries shaping the global economy. Its European hub is a well-established and growing office, combining the resources of a global firm with the agility and culture of a close-knit team. The environment is inclusive, collaborative and fast-paced, offering strong career development opportunities and exposure to high-quality work across international markets.

The Lead Accountant, Europe will provide comprehensive support to the Director of Finance (Europe Asia), contributing across tax, compliance, and management accounting activities for multiple international offices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct tax research to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
  • Analyse financial data to assess tax implications and identify opportunities
  • Prepare VAT calculations and supporting documentation across European offices
  • Collaborate with internal teams to gather and validate tax-related information
  • Support tax audits and respond to queries from tax authorities
  • Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess business impact

Lead Accountant employer: Career Legal

As a leading global law firm, our client offers an exceptional work environment that combines the resources of a large multinational with the close-knit culture of a growing European hub. Employees benefit from a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere, strong career development opportunities, and the chance to engage in high-quality work across diverse international markets, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

Career Legal

Contact Details:

Career Legal Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Accountant

Tax Research
Compliance Knowledge
Management Accounting
Financial Data Analysis
VAT Calculations
Collaboration Skills
Tax Audit Support