Management Accountant

The firm Dentons is always looking to invest in the highest-quality talent, recognising that our success is built on the diverse and unique strengths of each of the members of our Firm. Dentons is the world's largest law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Nextlaw Labs and the Nextlaw Global Referral Network. Dentons' polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work. . The department Banking and finance is at the heart of every economy, providing the means to help businesses expand and investors grow. Dentons' Banking and Finance team operates at the industry's forefront, working with innovative finance products across the world. Our integrated global team of Banking and Finance lawyers and professionals offers an expansive breadth of insight, helping our clients to structure and document transactions that help to provide financing to virtually every industry. Since Dentons represents both finance providers and users, our clients benefit from counsel that understands the needs and wants of each party. Whether it is a domestic bank in Hong Kong, a government development bank in Moscow, or banks in several other locations, our team understands our clients. Dentons' extensive, deep sector-specific experience also ensures they are working with a team that's fluent in our client's language and understands the local market. In fact, emerging jurisdictions often engage Dentons to assist in the development of banking and finance legislative frameworks. Purpose of role The Management Accounts team is responsible for the production of monthly management accounts for the UK and for consolidating results for the UK & Middle East region. It is also responsible for preparing budgets and forecasts for the UK, and consolidating budgets and forecasts for the UK & Middle East region. The Management Accounts team reports directly to senior management across the firm. Responsibilities Monthly Reporting: Production of UK management accounts and consolidated UK & Middle East management accounts in excel using data from Elite and Business Analysis database (Proclarity /Pyramid) Production of the Board Financial Report which includes the management accounts and other relevant client and performance data Production of monthly presentation of Group results forthe Senior Leadership Team meeting Preparation of WIP and Debtor Days data Calculations of Global cost allocations Preparation and posting of monthly journals into Elite for accruals and prepayments Other: Annual Budget process including meeting with Business Services heads to discuss budgets, production of UK and consolidated budget management accounts including reconciliations and production of slides and graphs and analysis for the Senior Leadership Team, Finance Director and CEO. Annual Forecast process including preparing the forecast management accounts and analysis and slides for senior management Responsible for coordinating the quarterly and annual submission of data for the PwC and other legal surveys General Ledger maintenance Ad hoc queries from Finance Director/Practice Managers Will play a key part in converting existing reports into new reports using the new BI tool - Pyramid Work with less experienced members of the team and assist with their queries Required experience, skills and attributes Part or fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA Excellent Excel skills (including charts and pivot tables) Knowledge of Elite would be an advantage Knowledge of Proclarity or Pyramid - business intelligence software (desirable) Sound working knowledge of databases and Word and Powerpoint Excellent written and verbal communication skills Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy Can clearly explain problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution Able to prioritise and multi-task particularly when working under pressure and to tight deadlines Able to interact positively at all levels and a good team player Able to demonstrate excellent customer facing skills Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances Can demonstrate confidence and resilience to overcome obstacles to deliver what is required Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, while also being able to follow instructions and provide support to the Management Accounts team Experience of dealing with partners and senior management Experience of working in a law firm or a professional services environment would be an advantage Hardworking and enthusiastic approach to work; professional in outlook, attitude and appearance Basic knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules, and VAT Proactive with a "can-do" attitude in all areas, with a strong sense of self-motivation. Understands the need for documentation and well-defined procedures Language Capabilities We are a truly global law firm and as such, always welcome hearing from those with foreign language capabilities. Equal opportunities Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. If, as a result of a disability, you believe that there are aspects of the recruitment process or job that you would find more difficult than a non-disabled perso