Senior Management Accountant
- Recruiter
- CMS
- Location
- Edinburgh, Lothian
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 25 May 2017
- Closes
- 31 May 2017
- Job role
- Accountant, Financial accountant, Management accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Are you a Senior Management Accountant looking for a role within a law firm that is significantly growing in size and global reach? CMS is looking to grow its financial management accounting team.
About the role
Key responsibilities of the Senior Management Accountant are to assist and support the group finance function, in carrying out monthly reconciliations, profit and loss analysis as well as preparation of the Monthly Overheads reports. Assist in month end closing and profit finalisation, production of financial reports and other ad hoc tasks.
Overseeing a team of three, consisting of an Assistant Management Accountant, an Intra Firm Accountant and the Project & Fixed Asset Accountant.
Responsible for the P&L month end process and ensure that all month end deliverables are met.
Analysis of the monthly financial performance and reports of individual business units against budget.
Prepare and distribute Monthly Overhead reports to budget holders to support performance management and target achievement.
Responsible for the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting of the business support functions.
Assist in the year end audit.
Responsible for preparing the Group's annual transfer pricing charges.
Oversee the completion of surveys.
Responsible for accuracy and completeness of intercompany charges.
Oversee the fixed assets, and premises accounting, ensuring the schedule of workings, subleases and assignment are accounted and disclosed correctly.
To ensure the chart of accounts is maintained correctly in all of its dimensions (individual elements all the way through to reporting structures).
Support the team as required, providing cover for team members in times of absence.
Have a full understanding of all procedures and systems in place - “roll sleeves up” and help the team when necessary.
Maintain good relationships with other departments within the business
About you
Qualified - CIMA or ACCA or Equivalent (essential)
A degree in finance and accounting (2.1 preferred)
Good MS Excel skills (essential)
Good and practical knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS (essential)
Experience in management accounting role (desirable)
Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative and persevere to get the job done
Able to discuss and present issues in a confident, professional and appropriate way
Diligent and reliable in nature
Well organised with determination to meet agreed deadlines
Ability to multi task and prioritise workload
Result & achievement oriented to a high standard
Good communication skills and the ability to deal with non-finance related personal
Good attention to detail
About us
CMS is an international organisation with market leading businesses throughout Europe, The Middle East, Asia and beyond.
On the 1st May 2017, CMS, Nabarro and Olswang are combining to create a truly modern, ambitious, sector driven and technology focused firm for the future. Together we will be the 6th largest UK law firm (by UK revenue) and the 6th largest law firm globally (by headcount) with outstanding global reach: serving 39 countries across 70 offices.
The new firm will be headquartered in the City of London with UK offices in Aberdeen, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Reading and Sheffield.
All 3 firms have very similar values running through them which will ring true after the combination. We work hard to be a truly client-focused law firm. That means not just understanding the unique challenges of every market sector, but also providing a service that's tailored to the needs of each client. Our partners are hands-on and work hard to get closer to clients with everything from joint training initiatives and advice surgeries to visits and social events. What's more, our teams have the ideal balance of personality and industry expertise to suit the varied needs of our clients.
Equal opportunities
We welcome and promote diversity among our staff and we are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment practice.
If you are interested please apply online or contact Phoebe Napier, Recruitment Officer, for more information.
About the role
Key responsibilities of the Senior Management Accountant are to assist and support the group finance function, in carrying out monthly reconciliations, profit and loss analysis as well as preparation of the Monthly Overheads reports. Assist in month end closing and profit finalisation, production of financial reports and other ad hoc tasks.
Overseeing a team of three, consisting of an Assistant Management Accountant, an Intra Firm Accountant and the Project & Fixed Asset Accountant.
Responsible for the P&L month end process and ensure that all month end deliverables are met.
Analysis of the monthly financial performance and reports of individual business units against budget.
Prepare and distribute Monthly Overhead reports to budget holders to support performance management and target achievement.
Responsible for the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting of the business support functions.
Assist in the year end audit.
Responsible for preparing the Group's annual transfer pricing charges.
Oversee the completion of surveys.
Responsible for accuracy and completeness of intercompany charges.
Oversee the fixed assets, and premises accounting, ensuring the schedule of workings, subleases and assignment are accounted and disclosed correctly.
To ensure the chart of accounts is maintained correctly in all of its dimensions (individual elements all the way through to reporting structures).
Support the team as required, providing cover for team members in times of absence.
Have a full understanding of all procedures and systems in place - “roll sleeves up” and help the team when necessary.
Maintain good relationships with other departments within the business
About you
Qualified - CIMA or ACCA or Equivalent (essential)
A degree in finance and accounting (2.1 preferred)
Good MS Excel skills (essential)
Good and practical knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS (essential)
Experience in management accounting role (desirable)
Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative and persevere to get the job done
Able to discuss and present issues in a confident, professional and appropriate way
Diligent and reliable in nature
Well organised with determination to meet agreed deadlines
Ability to multi task and prioritise workload
Result & achievement oriented to a high standard
Good communication skills and the ability to deal with non-finance related personal
Good attention to detail
About us
CMS is an international organisation with market leading businesses throughout Europe, The Middle East, Asia and beyond.
On the 1st May 2017, CMS, Nabarro and Olswang are combining to create a truly modern, ambitious, sector driven and technology focused firm for the future. Together we will be the 6th largest UK law firm (by UK revenue) and the 6th largest law firm globally (by headcount) with outstanding global reach: serving 39 countries across 70 offices.
The new firm will be headquartered in the City of London with UK offices in Aberdeen, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Reading and Sheffield.
All 3 firms have very similar values running through them which will ring true after the combination. We work hard to be a truly client-focused law firm. That means not just understanding the unique challenges of every market sector, but also providing a service that's tailored to the needs of each client. Our partners are hands-on and work hard to get closer to clients with everything from joint training initiatives and advice surgeries to visits and social events. What's more, our teams have the ideal balance of personality and industry expertise to suit the varied needs of our clients.
Equal opportunities
We welcome and promote diversity among our staff and we are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment practice.
If you are interested please apply online or contact Phoebe Napier, Recruitment Officer, for more information.
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