Financial Accountant

Sewell Wallis is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented newly qualified or nearly qualified Financial Accountant to join a dynamic international Law firm, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

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We are looking for someone with a well-rounded accounting skill set, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to build effective relationships across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, driving process improvements, and delivering accurate financial reporting in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

As part of the team, you will play a key role in management reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end and year-end activities, audit support, and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects and systems enhancements while working with stakeholders across our global finance function.

This firm is recognised for delivering innovative legal solutions to leading businesses across a wide range of industries. They celebrate a collaborative culture, and are commitment to excellence. Focusing on investment in their people, making this law firm an exciting place to build your career and develop professionally.

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting reports to support business decision-making.
• Take ownership of management reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and key month-end/year-end accounting activities.
• Maintain strong financial controls by reconciling balance sheet and P&L accounts and ensuring accounting accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting quality.
• Support the preparation of quarterly management accounts for multiple entities across the EMEA region.
• Assist with annual audits and statutory reporting by providing financial data and documentation to external auditors.
• Collaborate with finance teams and stakeholders across the business, contributing to projects, system improvements, and effective accounting processes.

• Qualified or part qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Accountant
• Significant experience in reconciliation processes and controls
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid, demonstrable skill in the technical aspects of accounting procedure
• Highly computer literate; competent in using Excel and complex accounting systems; capacity to learn other applications.

• Competitive salary of up to £50,000
• 25 days annual holiday
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Central Leeds location that is easily accessible by public transport