Financial Accountant - Leeds

Addleshaw Goddard ,
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Financial Accountant - Leeds Department - Finance Reporting Line - Financial Controller Location - Leeds The Firm At Addleshaw Goddard we not only provide technical excellence and experience but, crucially, demonstrate real insight into our clients and what really matters to them. A natural choice for FTSE100 clients and for the best talent, our people fulfil their potential in an environment where they are developed and valued. We put ourselves in our clients' shoes, as part of a team of effective business people as well as efficient lawyers. Duties The following list of duties is not exhaustive but gives a flavour of the duties the Financial Accountant undertakes: ? Responsibility for preparation of statutory accounts for eight International entities in 5 countries, under relevant accounting standards and to local filing deadlines. ? Assisting the Group Accountant with the Group's Annual audit process ? Ensuring integrity of transactions supporting the International company accounts, to include preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and liaison with overseas offices. ? Working with the Group Accountant to maintain the partner payments, accounting records and current accounts as required under a limited liability partnership. ? Administration of Loan balances and preparation of covenants reporting requirements. ? Complete ad hoc projects and financial analysis in support of the firm's management. Knowledge, skills and experience required (bespoke to role) ? Excellent organisational skills ? Strong analytical skills ? Excellent communication skills ? Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment ? Be CIMA,ACCA or ACA qualified ? Experience of working in an international and multi-currency business, preferably within the professional services sector ?Good understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS reporting