Lead Accountant (Europe)

Lead Accountant (Europe)

Ready to take the lead in a dynamic, international finance environment at a leading US law firm? Our client is looking for an experienced Lead Accountant (Europe) to join its team and play a key role in delivering accurate, well-documented financial reporting, applying sound judgment across accounting and tax matters, and partnering with colleagues across the wider Finance function.

What’s On Offer:

• Salary to £80,000 (depending on experience)
• Tremendous employee benefits
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Sought-after City location

Lead Accountant – What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prepare and review reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve reconciling items promptly
• Produce management reports, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial reporting for the Director of Finance, Europe & Asia
• Prepare VAT calculations and supporting documentation for European offices, ensuring accurate and timely filings
• Support statutory accounts, tax returns, audits, and related deliverables, liaising with external advisers and auditors as required
• Monitor tax, VAT, and statutory compliance deadlines across European and international offices
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-supported accounting records for selected international offices
• Review financial reporting controls and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Keep up to date with relevant accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory requirements affecting European operations
• Collaborate with Finance colleagues on accounting and tax matters across offices in Europe and Asia, including London, Dublin, Paris, Milan, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, and Singapore
• Support Pillar Two reporting and other tax compliance requirements
• Contribute to ad hoc Finance projects, including new office openings and other business initiatives

Lead Accountant – What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified and experienced Accountant with strong financial accounting, controls, and reporting experience, ideally gained within a law firm
• Comfortable taking ownership of complex reconciliations, statutory accounts, and tax deliverables
• Sound judgement and the ability to make informed decisions on complex accounting and tax matters