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Financial Accountant

Travers Smith

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Overview

Travers Smith is a leading full-service law firm, with a wealth of experience in its areas of specialisation.
Full time
London

Key information

As a Financial Accountant at Travers Smith, you will play a key role within the Central Finance department. You will have primary responsibility for producing our statutory accounts and financial statements, liaising with our auditors and preparing our audit and tax files. 

The position requires strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on adaptability, and effective stakeholder collaboration, supporting both core financial functions and critical projects to drive efficiency and innovation in the firm's financial operations.

We are excited to have moved from our London headquarters in Snow Hill, to a brand-new building in the City - Stonecutter Court.

About the role

  • Production of the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) consolidated statutory Financial Statements
  • Preparation of reconciliations and supporting schedules
  • Preparation of year end audit files
  • Liaising with external auditors and tax advisers
  • Ensure adherence to Finance Policies
  • Assistance with preparing Tax Computations for the Limited Liability Partnership
  • Manage the preparation and submission of UK value added tax returns
  • Monthly costs centre reporting and regular update meetings with Business Services budget holders
  • Preparation of overheads budget and assist with forecasting


For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 


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Requirements

  • Qualified Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) from practice, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or equivalent
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Flexible to adapt to changing circumstances with a hands-on attitude
  • Adaptable and flexible: manage changing priorities and deadlines
  • Methodical with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to deal with colleagues across the firm
  • Pro-active and demonstrable experience of using initiative
  • A good team player with ability to work autonomously as required