Partnership Reconciliations Accountant in London - Career Legal

This international law firm has a history going back to the 1930s. It is now a leading and award-winning firm with a client base encompassing some of the best names in retail, banking, real estate, sports, and utilities.

The firm is based in the city, ideally placed for commuters. They offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible element with an option of choice.

They are now looking for Partner Accounting - Reconciliations Accountant to join their team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with prior relevant experience to utilize their skills at a leading law firm. The Reconciliations Accountant will assist the Partnership Accounting and Tax team who are based within the London office. The role will have responsibility for multi-currency cash and accrual account reconciliations to Elite 3E in transaction, unit and firm currencies.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Partnership Accounting and Tax team with detailed partner accounting and tax reconciliations.
• Reconciliation of individual partner accounts to the cash and accrual balances within Elite 3E. This involves consolidating reports, reviewing balances in transaction, unit and firm currencies along with the preparation and posting of multi-currency journals in Elite 3E.
• Historical profit allocation and tax reserve journals.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a high standard.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrable experience of all or most of the key tasks outlined above.
• Minimum of three years relevant experience working within a professional services or accountancy practice in a similar role, ideally within a law firm.
• Spreadsheet knowledge. Microsoft Excel skills are required.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, both verbally and written, with the ability to critically review.
• Enjoys working with people, both remotely and in person with colleagues located in London.

Important Notice

It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you.

Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.