Financial Accounting Manager
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- Feb 8, 2019
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- Job Role
- Finance Manager
- Sector
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
A leading, international law firm undergoing a finance transformation is looking to recruit a Financial Accounting Manager into a broad role across reporting, treasury, and systems projects.
Client Details
My client is a world-class law firm boasting excellent offices, a professional and collaborative culture, and a high calibre finance function. They are currently undergoing a finance transformation project to restructure the finance function enabling them to deliver improved to support to the business. In line with this, they are recruiting a Financial Accounting Manager position in their London office.
Description
As the Financial Accounting Manager you'll report to the Financial Controller and Head of Treasury in London as your remit will be broad to encompass a number of projects. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Delivery of group reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis;
- Management of a team of 5 qualified/part-qualified individuals with a key focus on developing them;
- Support the new Head of Treasury with defining the firm's treasury strategy;
- Assisting with the post-implementation work required for the use of the new system;
- Be seen as the "go to" person for technical accounting queries in light of any new standards changes.
Profile
As a strong applicant for the Financial Accounting Manager position you will:
- Be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) and ideally possess an audit background;
- Demonstrate a strong technical ability, specifically with a focus on group reporting;
- Be an excellent team leader with experience in leading and developing teams of a reasonable size;
- Show an understanding of and ability to work in a complex international environment;
- Previous professional services industry exposure will be advantageous.
Job Offer
The offer to the successful candidate for the Financial Accounting Manager role will be between £70,000-£80,000 depending on experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package, L&D support, and be joining prestigious law firm with an excellent reputation.
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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