www.clearygottlieb.com

Accounting Specialist

The successful applicant will perform a variety of duties to support the overall Accounts function in London.

They will be responsible for managing all aspects of client monies, including a yearly audit. They will also be responsible for preparing monthly reports, producing statistics returns and general monitoring/oversight of company transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage email enquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses
  • Support on the yearly audit, ensuring full compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules throughout the year
  • Manage daily cashflow, including cash balance monitoring, currency trades, and preparation of internal reporting
  • Maintain the bills list and carry out associated compliance checks
  • Prepare monthly VAT reports (recoverable and payable) for the UK and Germany, and prepare VAT returns for management review and submission
  • Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory statistics returns, ensuring accuracy and timely filing
  • Support the annual budget process, including data gathering, departmental liaison, and preparation of supporting schedules
  • Conduct financial analysis, including actual vs budget variance reporting, balance sheet reviews, and profit and loss accuracy checks
  • Record and report client receipts
  • Review and post journals
  • Manage expense and invoice approvals via Emburse
  • Process and manage vendor uploads
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and monitor daily bank balances
  • Support team members where needed, including oversight of day-to-day transactional processing such as payment runs, card and expense processing, invoice entry, and intercompany billing

Skills and Competencies

  • Minimum of five years’ legal accounts experience
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Experience with Aderant and Chrome River
  • Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
  • In depth knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft programs
  • Experience delegating to and supporting junior members of staff desirable

If you are interested in applying, please submit a CV and short cover letter to the London Human Resources Team, LON-HR@cgsh.com.