We have an exciting new opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team within our Nottingham office, on a 12-month maternity cover. 

The role 

A 12-month FTC maternity cover, this role will lead on Management Accounting activities to provide reliable and timely information for internal and external reporting.

The role will manage a number of month end processes, as well as supporting in the delivery of budgets and forecasts, and regular financial insights for the Business Service departments.

The Finance processes and systems are undergoing transformation, and this role will support as required to ensure successful delivery of these changes.

Duties and responsibilities 

Management Accounting & Control:

• Lead month end processes and work in conjunction with the rest of the Finance team to ensure month end reporting deadlines are met.
• Recharging operating expenses to other group entities and assisting in managing intercompany balances.
• Support in balance sheet management of e.g. fixed assets, accruals and prepayments including assisting with the balance sheet reconciliation process.
• Control changes to the chart of accounts.
• Assisting in ensuring all statutory requirements are met.
• Assisting in the efficient execution of the external audit and the production of audit information prior to and during the audit process

Systems:

• Build knowledge of the accounting system in order to assist in its administration.
• Support with the development of existing systems and the deployment of new systems.

Insight:

• Undertaking expense and overhead analysis and assist in reporting variances.
• Support in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for the Business Service departments.
• Work with the Business Service department heads to ensure they have a strong understanding of their departmental financials, and are well supported to be able to make good financial decisions.

Taking on reasonable ad hoc duties as and when they arise.

Requirements 

• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, logic formulas and look ups.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Relevant qualification i.e. ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
• Strong systems knowledge.
• Strong time management and organisation skills. The ability to prioritise work is essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive and personable approach.
• Receptive and open to learning new skills and acquiring an understanding of the industry.

The Company 

Potter Clarkson LLP is one of the leading pan-European Intellectual Property law firms, with seven offices across the UK, Denmark, Sweden and Germany.

We offer clients a full IP service to support them in achieving their commercial objectives. We pride ourselves in the exceptional level of client care offered by our approachable and engaged team.

We have over 80 patent and trade mark professionals and 10 IP solicitors, who are expertly assisted by over 100 support staff and state of the art IT infrastructure. We have adapted to remote working seamlessly during the coronavirus outbreak, and have continued to provide unparalleled service to our clients as well as retaining the social culture of our friendly firm.

The firm is consistently ranked in the top tier of major legal guides, such as Legal 500 and MIP. We also hold three independent ISO accreditations which evidence our high level of environmental awareness, service provision and information security.

We are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance, and supporting the wellbeing of all our people. We offer a wealth of health and wellbeing benefits and resources including healthcare, attractive flexible working options, sports and social groups, virtual yoga and mindfulness sessions, a virtual wellbeing hub, mental health first aiders, and a busy social calendar.

Benefits 

• We offer a flexible working policy, with employees expected to be in the office two days per week. Initially, the successful candidate will need to work in the office full-time to facilitate their training and integration into the company.
• Salary; £40,000 - £50,000, dependant on experience. 
• Enhanced pension scheme / parental leave.
• Birthday leave.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• One paid day off per year for charitable work.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Electric car schemes.
• Health care packages.
• Discount vouchers.
• Cycle to work.
• Annual leave purchasing / selling.
• Company aways days.

We are committed to providing a highly supportive, inclusive and stimulating workplace for all our people. Read more about how we’re building a more equal, diverse and inclusive culture here