Management Accountant Trainee

Kingsley Napley is an internationally recognised law firm based in Central London. We support individuals and businesses in resolving conflict, safeguarding their futures and maximising opportunities. Our wide range of expertise means that we can provide support for our clients in all areas of their business and private life. Many of our lawyers are leaders in their field and our practice areas are highly ranked by the legal directories.

Finance

As the Management Accountant trainee, you will assist with the production of monthly management information and reports and will be closely involved in all budgeting aspects for the firm working closely with key stakeholders in the monthly maintenance of their budgets.

Working alongside the Management Accountant, you will be expected to provide guidance to the Office Account Team, for daily nominal postings as well as maintaining the accuracy of the balance sheet for reporting purposes.

Specific duties:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly Management Accounts and weekly productivity reports - to include firm wide profit and loss accounts, departmental contribution statements and various KPI reports to agreed timescales
• Assisting the Management Accountant in the preparation of the annual firm wide budget and reforecasts as required
• Maintenance of the monthly cost centre budgets and reporting of actual results including variance analysis to key stakeholders
• Working with the Management Accountant on the production of the annual and quarterly Financial Statements prepared in accordance to FRS102 accounting standards
• Maintenance of balance sheet items, including but not limited to Fixed Asset, Prepayments and Accrual schedules
• Preparation and completion of ONS Surveys
• Assisting with the statutory audit
• Dealing with ad-hoc reporting and business analysis requests
• Liaising with the Office Account Team with respect to expenses and invoice postings
• Training internal clients on financial processes
• Provide assistance in various finance projects which drive automation and efficiency.