Group Financial Accountant

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom CMS UK Full time

We are looking for a Group Financial Accountant to support the group finance function in controlling the Firm's balance sheet, delivering annual statutory reporting and audit compliance, co-ordinating month end postings and other ad hoc tasks as required. ***About CMS** CMS is a Future Facing firm. With 79 offices in 45 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what's coming, but to shape it. **About the Role** _Key role responsibilities:_ Responsible for controlling UK and Group balance sheet reconciliations as part of the financial accounting subteam, ensuring all deliverables are consistently met. - Preparing, coordinating, and challenging legal entity balance sheet reconciliations. - Preparation and validation of monthly group foreign exchange revaluations. - Ensuring all balance sheet accounts and inter-company balances are routinely reconciled, analysed, and fully substantiated in both Unit and Firm reporting currencies. - Majorly contribute towards the revamping of working papers, controls, processes, and existing financial models around new software and medium-term governance reform. - Preparation and development of effective and responsive financial reporting packs to meet the requirements of the Group and external stakeholders. - Preparing month end journals in conjunction with the wider group accounting team. - Taking a lead role on the statutory audit ensuring all deliverables and deadlines are met. - Supporting the Senior Group Financial Accountant to prepare consolidated statutory financial statements and applicable notes for the Group and UK LLP. - Preparing statutory financial statements and applicable notes in accordance with FRS102. - Co-ordination and delivery of interim and final work-in-progress valuation exercises. - Liaising with global finance teams to ensure timely coordination and actioning of tasks. - Supporting 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. - Maintaining good relationships with other departments in the business. ***About You** _Experience:_ Prior experience in a group accounting / financial control role (essential) - Good analytical and MS Excel skills (essential) - Good practical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 (essential) - Experience of Elite 3E and SAP Business Objects (desirable) - Qualifications_: Qualified Accountant with 2-5 years PQE - ICAS, ACA, ACCA or Equivalent (essential) - Have a relevant degree in finance and accounting **Equal Opportunities** **At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, canmaximise their potential and thrive.** For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please click here to view the diversity pages on our website. LI-CM1



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