Management Accountant

What we will offer

We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can gain early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

You can expect

+     A competitive salary and a host of family friendly policies

+     Life assurance, private health and dental care for you

+     We support the causes you care about, by giving you one day per year off to volunteer with any charity that you are involved with outside of work.

+     A wellbeing strategy that focuses on preventative measures to maintain overall health, and tools and support for when our people experience physical or mental difficulties. The strategy focuses on four pillars: physical, emotional, financial and social aspects.

+     We are an equal opportunity organisation, committed to having a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture, or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.

Main Responsibilities

Your duties will encompass all aspects of support work for the Accounting team. Your key responsibilities are, including but not limited to: -

+    Perform month-end closing activities, including reviewing bank reconciliations, preparing fixed asset registry etc.

+    Review and verify payments to ensure compliance with firm policies and proper authorization.

+    Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.

+    Support the Greater China annual budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with Practice Group Leaders and Heads of Business Services.

+    Prepare monthly and annual cash flow forecasts.

+    Handle intercompany billing and account reconciliations.

+    Assist with year-end audits and tax filings.

+    Reconcile partners’ current accounts.

+    Prepare ad hoc management information as needed.

+    Review the work of the accounting officers and help develop their accounting skills.

+    Undertake ad hoc projects and assignments as request

Attributes/Skills Required

+   Solid understanding of AML and conflicts rules applicable in all jurisdictions in which the firm operates, gained from at least 3 years of relevant experience in a law firm environment.

+   Accountancy qualification from a recognized accounting body with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a professional firm.

+   Knowledge of PRC tax is advantageous.

+   Familiarity with Aderant is a plus.

+   Demonstrates a strong sense of teamwork and responsibility, while also being capable of working independently with keen attention to detail.

+   Ability to think critically and challenge existing processes.

+   Essential ability to work under pressure.

+   Proficiency in both written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm’s strategy and business needs.

About the Firm

With 11 offices worldwide and with our headquarters based in London, Stephenson Harwood is a law firm where our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions and individuals across the globe. Our mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service.

Our experience encompasses corporate, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and private wealth, finance, marine and international trade, and real estate and projects. We assemble teams of bright thinkers to match our clients' needs and give the right advice from the right person at the right time. Dedicating the highest calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world.We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.