Job Description

Working closely with the firm’s CFO, this newly created position will be responsible for helping modernize and shape the future of the finance function.

• Ensure financial processes, systems and strong controls are operating effectively to manage financial risk
• Establish new controls as required to identify discrepancies and prevent errors
• Ensure financial records are maintained and are reconciled to client ledger
• Ensuring reconciliations are completed for the sales ledger, purchase ledger and ensure all general ledger entries are correctly reflected in the finance system and monthly reporting packs
• Preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports including year-end financial accounts, monthly management information, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts.
• Examine financial reports and data closely, working with budget owners to identify trends, and explain variances between actual and budget figures and variances from agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPls) and challenge where necessary to aid in decision-making.
• Develop and maintain a financial model for budgets and forecasts, establishing annual budgets based on key business drivers for each branch and business preparing "bottom-up" budgets in line with local business plans which meets strategic targets and objectives
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including HMRC, Tax advisors, banks, partners and senior management.
• Monitor and manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
• Preparation/review of bank payments
• Liaise with accounting and tax advisors, providing them with year-end accounts information for the firm and other related entities
• Handling VAT, Payroll, PAYE and tax duties, including VAT return preparation and partnership tax adjustments
• Project management of process changes and implementations

The represents an exciting opportunity to join one of the Scotland’s leading law firms at a time of significant growth and modernization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applications are sought from qualified accountants who have qualified in small practice with knowledge round LLP and Trust accounts. Candidates must display first class written and verbal communication skills and have a sound knowledge of a control based environment.