Our Client seeks an experienced Management Accountant to join their team on a temporary basis. Reporting into the Financial Controller the Management Accountant will work in a team who prepare regular management and performance information, the annual accounts, and Accounts Rules compliance.

Responsibilities of the Management Accountant include:

• Preparation of the monthly management accounts with commentary including the posting of journals and processing accruals and prepayments, preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports for lawyers.
• Preparing and submitting relevant VAT returns.
• Updating the monthly cash flow reports.
• Preparing WIP and debtor reports.
• Assisting with preparation of the annual accounts.
• Providing other support to the financial controller and partners as requested.

Requirements for the Management Accountant include:

• Degree in Business Administration or Finance - essential
• Part qualified AAT/ACCA - desirable
• At least 4 year's general accounting experience and preferably in a professional environment
• IT literate with advanced Excel skills
• Accurate and quick data input skills.
• Good "client" liaison skills and the ability to cope with pressure.
• Team orientated approach.
• The successful applicant will not necessarily be expected to have experience in every element of the role prior to taking the position. There is scope for the role to develop as the individual progresses and their experience grows.
• The nature of the job requires internal contact and communication with all personnel within the firm.
• There is an ongoing requirement to ensure deadlines are met and information processed accurately and efficiently with particularly busy periods shortly after each month end.