Totum Partners is working with an international Law firm to recruit a Commercial Accountant for their Birmingham office. This role will suit applicants who hold an accountancy qualification, and are looking to gain further exposure to commercial financial analysis duties and business partnering with senior stakeholders.
Commercial Accountant with International Law Firm
Based in Central Birmingham (2 days-a-week working from home)
Commercial Accountant Duties:
- Prepare management accounts and accompanying commentary and analysis for use by senior stakeholders and Partners
- Collaborate with other teams to prepare business plans, budgets and forecasts
- Provide support with profitability and pricing analysis, enhancing firm-wide awareness of profitability drivers
- WIP analysis and management, preparing reports to ensure WIP and cash collection targets are understood and meeting required levels
- Monitor and report on key KPIs on a monthly basis
- Ad-hoc financial analysis projects and supporting the Commercial Finance Manager when required
Commercial Accountant Experience:
- APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY WORKING IN A LAW FIRM OR OTHER LLP
- ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified or equivalent
- Strong analytical skills, combined with communication and business partnering/stakeholder management skills
- Budgeting/forecasting, financial modelling and revenue/profitability analysis experience