Assistant Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Submitting monthly and annual TAX returns to local authorities including reconciliations (WHT, VAT, Corporation Tax etc).
• Liaising with auditors with regard to queries and information requested during the interim and final audit process.
• Reconcile sub-ledger and general ledger transactions.
• Ensuring that relevant monthly control reconciliations are completed on a timely basis and differences are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Responsible for creating and uploading weekly cashflows and liaising with the Financial Control team.
• Supporting Working Capital and AP functions.
• Contribute to existing projects and identify areas for future improvement/development.
• Taking responsibility for completing or assisting with completion of relevant ad hoc finance queries as may occur from time to time.

Essential Skills & Experience

• A university degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent
• Written and Verbal English language skills essential
• Experience working with Local TAX, compliance and Audits
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Experience within a law firm or other professional services environment (desirable)
• Flexible and enthusiastic with the ability to manage own workload, priorities, and deadlines
• High degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
• Experience working with 3E, Elite Enterprise, or a similar practice management system (preferred)

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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