Management Accountant in Leeds

We are recruiting a Management Accountant to join the UK Management Accounts team based in our Sheffield office. This is an important role with responsibility for the monthly accounting, annual budgeting and reforecasting for a number of international indirect cost areas and review and maintenance of controls and reconciliations over the Balance Sheets of the UK entities. The role also has responsibility for the preparation and audit of the year end reporting packages for several UK entities. This role is a 12‑month fixed term position.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Monthly management accounts for your areas of responsibility, including reviewing draft numbers before GL close, liaison with global shared service centre in Poland, calculating and posting month end journals, investigating monthly variances to budget.
• Monthly reporting for your areas of responsibility to indirect cost Service Directors and the UK Head of Finance, and contributing to other UK and central finance reporting as required.
• Collaboration with the service areas and stakeholders for your areas of responsibility on the annual budget and reforecast process.
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet and intercompany accounts. Identification of any corrections required, taking responsibility that these are processed on a timely basis.
• Preparation of accurate and complete year end reporting packages for UK entities, related audit schedules and supporting information.
• Liaison with external auditors and the Group Accounts team through the annual audit process.
• Other ad‑hoc projects and preparation of other information and reporting as required such as VAT, external surveys and for internal business requirements.
• Be a point of contact in central finance for your areas of responsibility including responding to queries and information requests.

About You:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent).
• Strong technical background and be confident technically.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience of SAP and TM1 would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be comfortable with communicating with a wide range of stakeholders from both finance and non‑finance backgrounds.
• Naturally curious mindset, with a desire to understand the story and the business implications behind the numbers.
• Keen eye for detail and enjoy problem solving.
• Able to challenge current practice and thinking and to be challenged to improve processes.
• Self‑motivated, with a logical and organised approach to work.
• Able to work independently as well as being part of a team, and have a strong client service orientation.
• Comfortable operating in sometimes ambiguous situations, demonstrating a flexible and collaborative personal working style.
• Comfortable multi‑tasking and working to conflicting timescales on multiple priorities in a robust and fast‑paced environment.

About Us:

We are a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross‑border projects, critical transactions and high‑stakes disputes. At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one‑size‑fits‑all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify. We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know. Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre‑engagement screening checks prior to your first day.