Senior Management Accountant — Global Finance Transformation

Methodfi; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to lead the month-end close for UK and US entities. This role requires a Chartered Accountant skilled in financial systems and management accounting. Candidates must be able to operate in complex environments and improve financial controls. The position offers meaningful equity in a high-growth company, with benefits including generous annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Meaningful early-stage equity

33 days’ annual leave

Pension contribution via Nest

20% off legal fees

Top-spec equipment

Regular team building activities

Qualifications

• Experience in finance transformation across systems, processes, automation, and integrations.
• Confident operating independently in complex, multi-entity environments.
• Thrives in high-growth environments where autonomy, adaptability, and high standards are core.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close for multiple group entities, ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare consolidated management accounts with clear variance analysis.
• Design and implement scalable, automated processes across finance functions.

Skills

Chartered Accountant (ICAEW or equivalent)

Strong PQE in management accounting and group finance

Deep technical understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 102)

Highly analytical with strong commercial judgement

Strong communicator who can influence stakeholders

Job description

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to lead the month-end close for UK and US entities. This role requires a Chartered Accountant skilled in financial systems and management accounting. Candidates must be able to operate in complex environments and improve financial controls. The position offers meaningful equity in a high-growth company, with benefits including generous annual leave and pension contributions.