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Kennedys
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London, Greater London
Assistant Financial Accountant
Overview
Kennedys is looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join our Group Financial Reporting (GFR) team based in London, on a 12 month fixed term contract. The successful Financial Accountant will work as part of the GFR team, alongside Financial Planning & Analysis, Partnership Tax and Elite Support teams, to provide a proactive reporting and support service to the firm including management accounts, statutory reporting, board reporting, projects and processes. The role is global in nature. Team Kennedys Finance team support the firm globally producing timely and accurate financial and management information, reporting solutions and operational support to maintain the high standard of service offered to the firm’s internal and external clients. Our Finance team is made up of Group Financial Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Credit Control, Legal Cashiers and Billers, and Financial Operations Database teams. Our UK Finance team is based in London and Chelmsford and has a presence in eight global offices. Key Responsibilities Assist in the production and creation of monthly financial reporting packs for the group including : management accounts, board reports Maintenance and review of fixed asset registers Respond to all queries and requests in a timely and efficient manner, referring complex and contentious issues to the Financial Reporting Manager. Required experience AAT qualified, ACCA starter (or currently working towards) Legal experience within a multi-currency environment Experience in Excel and finance systems, preferably Elite 3E. About Kennedys Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,000 people worldwide across 38 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field. Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims. We’re a fresh-thinking firm, and we’re not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time. What do we have to offer? We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you’ll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference. Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for. We develop careers in an innovative and collaborative global environment, with our values at the core. We believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals. Regardless of role or level, everyone has access to virtual learning to help you develop your skills, wherever you are in the world. A variety of other exciting opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices as well as a comprehensive benefits package (details are available upon request). We’ve created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust. We deeply value the relationships we build with our clients and we know that they value our warm, friendly human approach. We are here to provide answers, recommendations, strategy and tactics. Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.