Financial Accountant

EMEA

Financial Advisory

London

Lazard is one of the world's leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives - they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts to drive our business forward - and for careers to take flight.

We are looking to hire a finance professional to fill the position of Financial Accountant on a temporary basis in our London office.
This will be a day rate contract
.

Financial Accountant - London
We'll trust you to:

• Prepare the annual statutory financial statements and disclosures for Lazard & Co., Holdings Limited (consolidated) and its UK subsidiaries (standalone), as well as Lazard Asset Management (UK) Holdings Limited (consolidated) and its UK subsidiaries (standalone), utilising IRIS accounts production software
• Engage with external auditors throughout the course of the audit
• Perform iXBRL tagging of financial statements for tax return purposes
• Prepare the Financial Statements and accounting for the Lazard Samaritan Fund
• Perform ad-hoc analysis for internal and external reporting purposes
• Perform ad hoc requests and project work when required

You'll need to have:

• 2 years+ post qualified ACA (or equivalent) experience with strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable experience in the preparation of financial statements and statutory reporting
• Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102)
• PC literate with extensive familiarity of Microsoft Excel, Word
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – articulate and confident, including ability to effectively liaise with various senior stakeholders within the business
• Ability to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Accuracy and a high attention to detail
• A high level of self-motivation, autonomy, and initiative
• Ability to maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct

Nice to have but not essential:

• Experience using IRIS accounts production software or similar
• Experience of multi-currency accounting and consolidations
• Experience using SAP general ledger and Analysis for Office

What We Offer
We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

Does this sound like you?
Apply We'll get in touch on the next steps.

Inclusion at Lazard
Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.

Our appreciation of diversity's strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for several decades.

The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can maximize their individual potential and our collective success.