Financial Accountant

About us

Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm. Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country.

The opportunity

This is a strong opportunity for an individual looking to progress their career within Stone King’s respected Finance Team. The role is a senior technical financial accounting position
, with broad responsibility for the integrity of the firm’s financial records, delivery of accurate and timely management accounts, and leadership of statutory accounting and audit processes for the LLP.

Sitting at the heart of the firm’s financial governance, the role provides clear ownership of financial accounting standards, balance sheet discipline and audit readiness, setting the tone for strong control, compliance and consistency across the finance function, with a focus on disciplined execution rather than commercial or advisory activity.

The role will be based in our Bath office with hybrid working available.

Reasons to apply

• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience across our Finance Team
  , you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our specialists across the firm.
• To be part of an ambitious and collaborative national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work.
• Excellent benefits for our people
  , with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront.
• Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

General duties include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Accounting, Reporting and controls
  • Own the general ledger, ensuring accurate, timely and well‑controlled postings
  • Prepare and review month end journals including, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, partner adjustments, and other month‑end entries.
  • Collaborate with working capital teams (billing, credit control, cashiering) to validate financial data.
  • Produce accurate monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis, KPIs and commentary.
  • Production of monthly operating statements for fee earning teams.
  • Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring audit‑ready documentation.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies to protect data integrity
• Statutory Accounts & Audit
  • Support preparation of annual LLP statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and legal‑sector requirements.
  • Prepare year‑end audit files, lead schedules, reconciliations, and respond to audit queries.
    
    Act as first point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting and to coordinate audit deliverables, schedules, and supporting analysis.
  • Support tax information preparation for auditors and advisors
• Oversight of transactional Finance
  • Day‑to‑day oversight of Accounts Payable and the Assistant Management Accountant
  • Ensure supplier invoices are accurately coded, approved and processed in line with policy
  • Monitor aged payables and support effective cashflow management
  • Review payment runs and ensure a strong audit trail
  • Maintain ledger discipline across AP, cash and journals
  • Centrally manages contracts in line with procurement policy, ensuring consistent compliance, risk control, and best practice.
• Guiding the Assistant Management Accountant on month‑end responsibilities and developing their technical skills.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
  • Support annual budgeting alongside business support teams
  • Contribute to rolling forecasts from a cost perspective.
• Financial Governance & Compliance
  • Support the Head of Finance in maintaining strong internal control frameworks
  • Ensure compliance with VAT, AML‑related financial processes and relevant legislation
  • Identi…