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Financial Controller - SME

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Home Location
Salary
£80000 - £85000 per annum + Hybrid wfo/wfh model
Closing date
Sep 29, 2021

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Legal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

You will be responsible for the day to day accounting function as well as business partnering to the firm's partners and Business Functions.

Client Details

  • This City firm has over 400 fee earners and partners, has a turnover of circa £100m and represents clients in both private sector and not for profit sector
  • The firm is very forward thinking in their views on work life-balance
  • They have adopted a hybrid WFO/WFH model

Description

  • This is an incredibly broad Financial Controller road, perfect for an Accountant's first step into such a role, having been a finance manager previously
  • Ensure the smooth running of the finance team, focusing on the control environment; coaching and upskilling of the team; dealing with partner, fee earners queries on finances, and deal with external parties such as suppliers, banks etc.
  • Provide data and insight to support the firm's partners and Business Support Functions, act as a Finance Business Partner
  • Monthly management accounts preparation, variance analysis and commentary. Be comfortable with writing reports and presenting (i.e. WIP reporting)
  • External reporting including bank covenant reporting, VAT returns, P11D information and ONS survey information
  • Partner accounting - capital, drawings and remuneration
  • Annual budget preparation and re forecasting throughout the year
  • Keep up to date with accounting standard changes
  • Oversee the audit
  • Review the payroll
  • Ensure compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules
  • Help support implementation of new ERP system

Profile

  • Fully qualified ACA or ACCA
  • Practice background in Audit preferable
  • Someone experienced with audit, statutory reporting and management accounting
  • Experienced people manager
  • Someone with an interest in the legal sector
  • Someone who appreciates work life-balance and flexibility
  • Experience working in professional services desirable

Job Offer

  • £80-85k base
  • 25 days holiday, pension and community days available
  • WFH/WFO model (2 days in office)
  • Flexible hours

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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