To manage and support the team with compliance reporting for the
London office; including financial statements, VAT, PAYE Settlement
Agreement, and partnership tax returns.
Main responsibilities
Assist and review the preparation of the annual LLP financial
statements partnering with Global and Regional Finance
Review the preparation of quarterly VAT returns concerning all
local entities.
Assist in the preparation and review of the Partnership Tax return
Review the annual financial statements of the service companies
partnering with Global and Regional Finance
Review monthly management accounts
Provide detailed analysis and information needed to explain and
drive financial initiatives and priorities
Managing the preparation of corporation tax returns for the
service companies
Support the team in maintaining the general ledger and balance
sheet accuracy in conjunction with in-market accounting resources
Oversee all GL to sub-ledger reconciliations, fixed assets, VAT
filing support, Tax payment calculations, and inter-firm reconciliation
Review and approve journal entry adjustments and balance sheet re-classifications
Provide local management reporting for the office concerning
compliance issues.
Coordinate year-end audit for LLP and Service Company entities
Provide support for internal/external audits as necessary.
Advise on relevant developments in accounting, tax, and VAT
legislation and implementing any necessary changes
Define and implement operational guidelines to ensure compliance
with local tax and accounting regulations
Support PBS21 initiatives and help ensure they are implemented in
alignment with strategy and guidelines set by Specialist Functions
and Global Process Owners
Assist with the development of financial procedures and processes
throughout the firm
Manage and supervise the Reporting Accountant and Financial Accountant
Deliver projects successfully including but not limited to
"Making Tax Digital" VAT and Income Tax, Base Period Reform
Travel requirements Limited/ad-hoc basis
About the team
Function
The Finance function provides the following services to the Firm:
Supporting strategic decision-making from a financial and business perspective
Managing cash flow, including accounts payable, credit checks,
billing, and collections
Ensuring firm-wide purchasing excellent and efficiency
Financial reporting, budgets, and forecasts
Securing financing across the global firm
About the candidate
Technical skills, qualifications and experience
Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (8+ years PQE)
Significant relevant Finance experience in Compliance from within
a professional services organization is preferred
Proven ability to influence, interact and consult with senior
leaders regarding finance processes, guidelines, and compliances
Demonstrated expertise in operational efficiency and financial
accounting. Strong in project management and systemic thinking
Demonstrated ability to assess risk and take decisive, appropriate
actions, especially in the case of exception requests
Ability to network and collaborate with teams both regional and
global, while acknowledging their cultural, social, and academic diversity
Working proficiency in using MS Office ( experience in excel
macros preferable but not essential) and other Productivity Tools
Personal qualities These personal qualities represent the shared characteristics of
high performers across Baker McKenzie, regardless of job level and location.
Know-how
Demonstrates the ability to identify the real issue, and to
anticipate requirements and potential consequences; distills a range
of possibilities by thinking in a considered, prudent manner
Has a capacity to take on new ideas and develop knowledge and to
think holistically about business and address media, analyst,
employee, and client audiences
Able to move through a variety of tasks requiring different
approaches, knowledge, and expertise, with the agility of mind and
capacity for analysis and synthesis
Dedication
Driven by a strong personal sense of integrity and upholds
exemplary quality standards
Prepares thoroughly, takes responsibility, uses initiative, and is
self-reliant to ensure work progresses to the fullest extent possible
Hardworking and diligent with a keen understanding of client demands
Demonstrates composure when dealing with difficult situations
Personal Impact
Uses complex, coordinated influencing/negotiation strategies,
adapted to people, organizations, and/or the situation, e.g. networks
Leverages direct reports to facilitate increased collaboration
across the organization
Builds partnerships based on a common agreement that acknowledges
individual differences but creates a new commonality beyond root
belief large-scale
Creates a positive impression at all times; develops relationships
through collaboration and reciprocity
Negotiates to achieve mutually satisfactory outcome; shows good
judgment on when to stand strong and when to compromise
Invests in, nurtures, and builds a network of productive relationships
Humanity
Respectful to others, regardless of their position, and earns the
respect of others by being transparent
Has care and concern for others and a genuine interest in others
as people
Treats delicate or confidential issues with discretion
Why Join Us?
Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm. Founded in 1949, we advise
many of the world's most dynamic and successful business organisations
through our 13,200 people in 78 offices in 46 countries. Yet big does
not mean impersonal. We work hard to ensure that everyone knows their
role and has the support they need to perform it to the highest
standard. Our culture encourages this - how we work, think and behave
in a collaborative and fulfilling way.
In London you will be part of an 950 person office, which is also our
largest office globally. Originally opened in 1961, Baker McKenzie
London is well established in the UK as a leading international law
firm and is regularly involved in some of the country's most
high-profile legal matters. We can offer you the work, pride and
experience of being part of a leading law firm but in a local office
environment that is hardworking, yet friendly and supportive.
The strength of the firm and our culture is evidenced by a number of
recent awards, including:
The Sunday Times' Best Companies to Work For 2011, 12, 13, 14, 15,
17: currently ranked 66th
The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2018: currently ranked 65th
Thomson Reuters ranked the Firm No. 1 for cross-border deals for
the last 12 years. More than 70% of our deals are cross-border.
For the 14th consecutive year, the Firm was ranked first for deals
with emerging market involvement, by both number of announced and
completed deals.
Law360 ranked the Firm as the leading global law firm in its
annual survey.
Identified as one of the best law firms for women by Working
Mother magazine, Law360 and Euromoney.
Named one of Stonewall's Top Global Employers for the fourth
consecutive year in 2019.
Recognised in 2019 as a top 10 employer in the UK for LGBT+
equality, and named as one of 10 Top Trans Employers, in Stonewall's
Top 100 Best Employers listing.
Featuring in Business in the Community's Top 100 Employers for
Race listing.
Ranking 5th in the 2019 Social Mobility Employer Index.
Winning the Best International Firm (UK), Best International Firm
for Minority Women Lawyers, and Best International Firm for Women in
Business Law at the European Women in Business Law Awards 2019.
To Apply
Please click on the Apply icon to start the online application
process for this role. We will then be in touch with you once we have
reviewed your application. If you are unable to apply online, please
contact the Recruitment Team on either 020 7919 1000 or Recruitment.London@bakermckenzie.com
For more information about this position or to discuss any
adjustments you may require during the process please contact in
confidence, David Roberts, Recruitment Manager, on 020 7072 5752 or David.Roberts@bakermckenzie.com
Please note Baker McKenzie does not accept unsolicited CVs. Please clickhere
for details of our Agency Policy and commitment to sourcing directly.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
As the first truly global law firm, diversity and inclusion are
foundational to our culture and strategic vision. We are a Firm of
individuals from across the globe with different backgrounds, ideas,
and points of view who collegially work together to solve complex
problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple
perspectives come from many sources, including the diverse ethnicity,
culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, disability, parental status, education,
social background and life experience of our people.
Our global strategy is focused on our people, our culture, our
clients and the communities where we operate. In 2019 we enacted
ambitious new targets related to gender, racial and ethnic diversity
at the Firm. These targets are viewed as a floor, not a ceiling, to
advancing underrepresented groups, and they are backed by a variety of
strategic initiatives aimed at achieving our goals. Our strategic
vision is supported in London by six active employee led networks
which champion diversity, lead on a number of internal campaigns and
deliver a range of activity to celebrate differences in identity,
inclusion, and key dates throughout the year including: LGBT+ History
Month, International Women's Day, International Trans Day of
Visibility, Mental Health Awareness Week, Pride, Black History Month,
Social Mobility Week, International Day of Disabled Persons and many more!
Baker McKenzie London has been accredited by Disability Confident,
joining over 18,000 organisations that have signed up to help change
behaviours and cultures in businesses, networks and communities and
reap the benefits of inclusive recruitment practices.
