My client a top US law firm are currently looking for a Management Accountant to join their busy team in the City of London. This role involves a range of accounting responsibilities, including the preparation of detailed management accounts, budgets whilst ensuring the on-going improvement in quality of output for the purposes of providing more meaningful management information to the London & Brussels management and NY accounting teams.
Duties:
*Prepare detailed annual expense budgets for the London office and oversee the Brussels office budget.
*Produce monthly management accounts and budgetary control variance analysis.
*Conduct monthly G/L analysis and lead quarterly management accounts review meetings with departmental managers.
*Develop quarterly expense forecasting and reporting required by London & Brussels managers.
*Compile the annual capital expenditure budget and oversee the Brussels office monthly VAT return reconciliation.
*Prepare annual government data surveys and develop key data packages for management accounts.
*Support the Accounting Manager with various accounting projects and report on all work duties and tasks.
*Provide cover for Accounting team members during periods of absence and liaise with the New York Accounts department as necessary.
*Handle ad-hoc queries and reports as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications: *Degree educated, BA in Accounting or similar preferred.
*Part and/or Qualified Accountant preferred.
*Previous accounting experience in legal or professional services.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
*Experience using Elite 3E or a comparable accounting system.
*Strong understanding of UK VAT rules.
*Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to present information effectively.
*Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
*Capable of multitasking and prioritising with minimal direction.
*Excellent attention to detail and sound judgment.
*Proactive ’can do, will do’ approach.
*Ability to work in a high-charged, fast-paced environment.
*Availability to work additional hours when necessary.
Please only apply if you have the relevant experience and from legal or financial services background. 
Benefits:Working hours 9.30am-5.30pm and hybrid working 4 days in the office and 1 from home.  Benefits:
25 days holiday
Paid overtime
8% employer paid pension
Free meals 
Travel and medical insurance. Denplan