Ambition Europe Limited
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a well-established, international law firm based in London.
Working within a collaborative team you will play a key role in delivering high-quality reporting, supporting business decision-making, and contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes.
This position offers broad exposure across financial reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (including intercompany, accruals, prepayments, and other key accounts)
- Deliver KPI and headcount reporting, investigating variances against budget
- Review and analyse overhead expenditure, working with budget holders to understand trends
- Assist with the annual budgeting process and forecasting activities
- Maintain and support financial systems, reporting tools, and data integrity
- Support the audit process and other compliance requirements
- Collaborate with finance teams and non-finance stakeholders across the business
- Contribute to process improvements and ad hoc financial projects
About You
- Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
- Strong understanding of management accounting and financial processes
- Comfortable working with large datasets and financial systems
- Advanced Excel skills and strong IT proficiency
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders
- High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Desirable:
- Experience in a professional services or legal environment
- Familiarity with ERP or financial systems (e.g. general ledger/reporting tools)
Working Environment
- Collaborative and inclusive team culture
- Hybrid working model (approximately 60% office / 40% remote)
- Opportunity to work across a global organisation
- Supportive environment with a focus on professional development
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