Overview
Senior Finance and Accounting Manager (R2R) at Baker McKenzie, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The Senior Finance & Accounting Manager, Record-to-Report (R2R) will manage a team of experienced, qualified accountants, ensure the financial integrity of local accounting records, manage year-end audits, and liaise with internal and external auditors. The role provides in-market financial support to lawyers and business professionals.
Responsibilities
* Supervise and manage a team of experienced finance professionals
* Handle ad-hoc queries on coding, expenses, asset capitalization, and review/correct mispostings
* Review and supervise the monthly management accounts process for the London office; liaise with the Belfast Service Center finance function
* Approve monthly payroll, assist in the release of payments and approval of expenses
* Provide detailed analysis and information to explain and drive financial initiatives and priorities
* Coordinate and manage execution of finance-related projects and initiatives, including preparation of the London office budget and forecasts, focusing on the Firm\'s cost base
* Support Business Professionals functions initiatives and ensure alignment with strategy and guidelines set by Specialist Functions and Global Process Owners
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within financial operations
* Provide financial support to lawyers and business services, collaborating to increase profitability by managing the cost base
* Manage statutory finance team in preparing statutory accounts of London entities in compliance with FRS102, liaising with external auditors
* Collaborate with London and Belfast finance teams to prepare backup for balances for the global internal audit function; compare accrual and cash accounting
* Assist the APS Committee (Additional Profit Share) in analyzing partner performance and providing additional financial information as required
* Calculate proposed spend against budget
* Prepare yearly schedules for Firm insurance
* Review and approve month-end reconciliations produced by London Finance
* Prepare various ad-hoc annual summaries (e.g., gift aid calculations, cash distributions for partners with US tax returns)
* Contribute to various ad-hoc projects as required
Qualifications and Skills
* Qualified with an appropriate recognized accounting body
* Respectful to others, transparent, and able to earn trust
* Demonstrates care and concern for others
* Maintains discretion when handling confidential issues
About Baker McKenzie and Benefits
Baker McKenzie is a global law firm with offices worldwide. Our Belfast Centre is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including private health cover, income protection, life assurance, and an employee assistance plan.
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