Assistant Group Accountant

This law firm are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Group Accountant to join a dynamic global professional services organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified Accounting professional looking to develop their career within a complex international finance environment, supporting financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, and process improvement across multiple global offices.

The Role

Working within the Group Finance and FP&A team, you will support the oversight of financial reporting and general ledger management across an international office network. You will play a key role in ensuring consistency of accounting practices, reviewing financial submissions, supporting budgeting processes, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities as the Assistant Group Accountant

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• Support the Group Finance Manager in working with international finance teams to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures.
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• Review monthly management accounts submissions from international offices.
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• Analyse office profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and reconciliations, investigating and resolving queries where necessary.
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• Assist with monthly bank reconciliation reviews.
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• Ensure consistent general ledger posting and financial reporting practices across the organisation.
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• Prepare monthly management accounting for designated international offices, including general ledger postings and month-end reporting.
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• Develop expertise in finance systems and reporting tools to support accurate and meaningful management information.
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• Assist with the annual budgeting process, including review of overhead budgets, recharge allocations, and coordination with international finance teams.
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• Support the maintenance and utilisation of budgeting and fixed asset management systems.
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• Work alongside internal audit teams to strengthen financial controls and operational processes.
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• Assist with external audit requests and the provision of supporting information.
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• Contribute to the review and improvement of financial processes, controls, and policies.
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• Produce ad hoc financial reports, analysis, and other finance-related support as required.
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Skills & Experience needed for the Assistant Group Accountant

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• Part-qualified accountant with plans to complete studies in the near future.
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• Degree, AAT, A-Level qualifications, or equivalent.
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• Approximately two years' finance experience within professional services, legal services, or audit.
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• Strong understanding of general ledger management and financial controls.
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• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
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• Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
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Desirable skills/knowledge

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• Experience with Elite 3E or a similar practice management system.
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• Experience supporting international finance operations.
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Personal Attributes

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• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
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• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
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• Strong relationship-building skills.
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• Confidence to engage with stakeholders and add value through insights and recommendations.
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• Ownership, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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