Senior Group Financial Accountant

The Firm Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way, progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients.

This role sits in the Group Financial Accounting team within the Group Controllership function based in London. The team is responsible for external financial reporting of the group and UK subsidiaries as well as establishing and executing internal controls over the firm's accounting and financial procedures. This includes the management of banking facilities, cash report utilisation and group funding. The role will support the group financial accounting team with statutory reporting for the group and UK subsidiaries as well as management of the global audit to ensure it is completed efficiently and in line with the required timetable.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of the annual consolidated financial statements of Clyde & Co LLP and UK subsidiary entities (LLP's and Corporates) ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Production of monthly, quarterly, year end and ad hoc financial reporting for the group.
• Preparation of quarterly covenant compliance reports to the firms bankers in line with banking agreements.
• Coordination of year end group audit file and be a key contact for the groups auditors through the interim and year end audits to drive and ensure a successful completion in line with timetable.
• Managing another team member (may be required).
• Drive the integration of a number of subsidiary local books into the global PMS to improve global oversight and efficiency of local reporting.
• Mapping, documentation and review of current financial accounting policies, processes and controls to facilitate continued improvement.
• Recommend amendments to business processes and controls while also driving progress on group financial control projects with regional teams.
• Supporting the wider finance team with advice on technical accounting issues.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) with excellent knowledge of UK GAAP/FRS102 and IFRS and extensive experience in preparing and reviewing financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS for LLP’s and Limited Companies.
• An experienced professional who must be self-motivated and highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate proven experience in a group role at a similar level within a multi-currency and multi-jurisdictional environment.
• The ability to problem solve, analyse and identify key issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to forge strong working relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Past involvement in internal audit, process mapping, control reviews and experience of managing the external audit process is desirable.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Excel, including use of pivot tables as well as vlookup and sumif formulas as a minimum.
• Experience with Macros, Power Query and Power BI an advantage.

Business Services Competencies

• Technical Excellence
• People and Team
• Client/Stakeholder Relationships
• Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
• Personal Effectiveness

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.