Stone King
Finance
FinancialAccountant
“Financial Accountant at Stone King. Skills: Financial Accounting, Statutory Accounts, Audit Processes, Balance Sheet Control, Financial Governance, Compliance. Own the general ledger, ensuring accurate, timely and well‑controlled postings. Prepare and review month end journals including, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, partner adjustments, and other month‑end entries”
What You'll Achieve.
integrity of the firm’s financial records; delivery of accurate and timely management accounts; leadership of statutory accounting and audit processes; clear ownership of financial accounting standards; balance sheet discipline; audit readiness; setting the tone for control, compliance and consistency across the finance function; disciplined execution; protect data integrity; ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and legal‑sector requirements; effective cashflow management; consistent compliance, risk control, and best practice; ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines; influence decision-making effectively; drive to improve processes and outcomes
Industry & Context.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies to protect data integrity; Identify control weaknesses and lead practical improvements; Solutions focused approach with drive to improve processes and outcomes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Part- or fully-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), financial accounting and month end experience, Experience supporting statutory accounts and audit preparation, Confident owning balance sheet control and reconciliations, Experience supervising or coaching junior team members, Excel and financial systems capability, Ability to build effective relationships across the firm to help influence best practice, Understanding of VAT legislation and AML regulations
Nice to Have
Experience in a law firm or professional services environment, Experience with Elite, Aderant or similar PMS, Experience strengthening financial controls or audit processes
What You'll Do.
Own the general ledger
timely and well‑controlled postings
Prepare and review month end journals including
and other month‑end entries
Collaborate with working capital teams (billing
cashiering) to validate financial data
Produce accurate monthly management accounts including P&L
Production of monthly operating statements for fee earning teams
Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations
ensuring audit‑ready documentation
Investigate and resolve discrepancies to protect data integrity
Support preparation of annual LLP statutory accounts
ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and legal‑sector requirements
Prepare year‑end audit files
and respond to audit queries
Act as first point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting and to coordinate audit deliverables
and supporting analysis
Support tax information preparation for auditors and advisors
Day‑to‑day oversight of Accounts Payable and the Assistant Management Accountant
Ensure supplier invoices are accurately coded
approved and processed in line with policy
Monitor aged payables and support effective cashflow management
Review payment runs and ensure a audit trail
Maintain ledger discipline across AP
Centrally manages contracts in line with procurement policy
ensuring consistent compliance
Guiding the Assistant Management Accountant on month‑end responsibilities and developing their technical skills
Support annual budgeting alongside business support teams
Contribute to rolling forecasts from a cost perspective
Support the Head of Finance in maintaining internal control frameworks
Ensure compliance with VAT
AML‑related financial processes and relevant legislation
Identify control weaknesses and lead practical improvements
Support finance systems integrity (e. g. PMS
finance systems and reporting tools)
Drive incremental improvements in month‑end
AP and ledger processes
Act as a technical finance input into system change and upgrades
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with working capital teams (billing, credit control, cashiering) to validate financial data; Ability to build effective relationships across the firm to help influence best practice; Support annual budgeting alongside business support teams; Guiding the Assistant Management Accountant on month‑end responsibilities and developing their technical skills; Act as a technical finance input into system change and upgrades; Ability to work collaboratively and team-first attitude
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and influence decision-making effectively
Process & Methodology
organisation skills, taking full ownership of tasks and ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines
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