At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality financial reporting and support budgeting activities.
- Company: Join Trowers & Hamlins, a leading international law firm.
- Benefits: Enjoy an annual bonus, pension scheme, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a commitment to equity, diversity, and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while collaborating with senior stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2 years' experience in professional services and strong accounting knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
The Financial Accountant will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality management and statutory reporting, support budgeting and forecasting activity, and contribute to continuous improvement within the finance function.
This role is based in our Birmingham office and it offers broad exposure across the business, including interaction with Heads of Department, overseas finance teams and external auditors., A key role within the Management Accounts team, supporting accurate reporting, strong controls and informed decision-making across the firm.
- Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Assist with budgeting for central support departments and fee-earner groups
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis
- Support year-end close, statutory accounts and audit processes
- Provide technical accounting input, including FRS 102 guidance
- Work closely with Heads of Department and senior stakeholders
- Contribute to finance systems improvements and ad-hoc projects
A technically strong, proactive accountant who enjoys working collaboratively in a professional services environment. - Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience
- Background in professional services (law firm experience desirable)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and high attention to detail
- Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
- Experience with Elite 3E beneficial
Our benefits include an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva.
We also offer Private Medical Insurance (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which includes discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.
Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff.
With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia.
Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters.
We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership.
We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique.
We expect and respect that you and your talents are too.
Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.
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Financial Accountant employer: Trowers & Hamlins LLP.
Trowers & Hamlins is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Birmingham where collaboration and professional growth are at the forefront. With a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, employees benefit from comprehensive perks such as an annual bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for continuous improvement within the finance function. Join a firm that values your unique talents and fosters meaningful connections across various departments and international teams.
