Accountant - Financial Control and Partnership Accounting

Overview

Accountant - Financial Control and Partnership Accounting (FCPA) – London

The role sits in the Financial Control team within the Finance department’s office accounting function, supporting all UK offices. You will work under the day-to-day supervision of the Financial Control Manager. The Financial Control team provides accounting services to the business, ensuring good governance and monitoring risk and controls within the Finance Department.

• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Use of Emburse / Elite 3E.
• Supporting the TEFP process and process improvements.
• Completing the TEFP monthly bank reconciliation.
• Preparation of various monthly journals for posting with supporting documentation.
• Assisting with and reviewing the coding of purchase ledger invoices before posting to purchase ledger.
• Preparation of monthly property cost accruals, working with the Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis Manager to ensure accuracy. Accounting for leases, dilapidations and rent-free periods for the offices.
• Posting of fixed asset additions, maintaining and reviewing the fixed asset schedules and reconciling the GL back to the Xero fixed asset register.
• Preparation and posting of monthly prepayments and submission to review by Assistant Manager FCPA.
• Maintenance of GL codes, reviewing monthly overhead costs and correcting mis-posted transactions.
• Ad-hoc analysis of management information, e.g. assisting with completing ONS surveys and PSA return.
• Raising sundry invoices in the finance system.
• Maintenance of bank details for suppliers and staff expenses in the finance system.
• Assisting with the annual audit process and tax schedules.
• Supporting the Assistant Manager FCPA with ad hoc tasks.
• Ongoing monitoring of risk and controls within the Finance department and reporting any breaches to the Head of Financial Control.
• Provide support and cover for the FCPA team members and work closely with Financial Operations and Financial Planning Reporting and Analysis teams.

• Require accounting knowledge and skills acquired either through work experience or a relevant degree or equivalent.
• High computer literacy and understanding of relevant software;
  Emburse / Elite 3E experience is desirable.
• Previous experience within a professional services business or a partnership would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, based on systems and models relevant to the field of work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with fee earners, partners and finance colleagues.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to escalate issues appropriately.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results to tight deadlines, especially during peak periods (e.g. financial month and year ends).
• Collaborative team player, able to work effectively within a team to drive success.