Management Accountant

We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our Financial Reporting team within our Finance function at Burges Salmon. 

The role offers the opportunity for someone to combine strong technical accounting, value adding business partnering, continuous improvement and key stakeholder management within a leading law firm.

What you'll be part of 

Our Financial Reporting team plays a central role in delivering robust financial control, high quality management information and statutory reporting. You'll work closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider firm, helping to drive efficiency and clarity in our financial processes.

What you will be doing

• Deliver monthly management and departmental accounts to senior stakeholders
• Provide insightful variance analysis and financial commentary
• Act as a trusted finance partner to budget holders and business leaders
• Support statutory accounts and audit processes across the LLP and its subsidiaries
• Maintain the fixed asset register and make assessments on capitalisation
• Support the firm's budgeting and forecasting processes
• Identify and drive process improvements across finance reporting

What we need from you

• Exam qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with typically around 1–3 years' post qualification experience in a relevant role.
• The confidence to influence and collaborate with stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Technically confident with UK accounting standards (FRS102)
• Strong Microsoft Excel & Powerpoint skills
• Collaborative, proactive and curious in approach
• Experience withing legal or professional services environments (desirable)
• Knowledge of Aderant Expert (desirable)

At Burges Salmon you will join a collaborative finance team, working closely with the wider business and contributing to the firm's strategic objectives. We value technical excellence, integrity and strong relationships and we'll support your continued professional development as you grow with us.

Why Burges Salmon? 

At Burges Salmon, we believe in empowering our people to make a difference. You'll join a firm that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion. We offer hybrid working, a supportive culture, and opportunities to grow your career in a forward-thinking environment. 

We're proud to have recently been named "Law Firm of the Year" at the Legal Business Awards 2025 and RollOnFriday's ‘Best Law Firm to Work At' for four years running and one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024. We're also Platinum-accredited by Investors in People for our commitment to developing our people. 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an accessible recruitment process and guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We're happy to discuss flexible working options for this role. 

Interested in applying or want to learn more? 

The full job description is linked below. If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Ayesha Arshad, Resourcing Specialist, at [email protected]. 

The closing date for applications will be Wednesday, 27th May. 

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