Accountant

at  Jones Whyte

Role: Accountant
Place of work: Glasgow, City Centre
Contract type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours, Monday Friday, 9am 5pm
Jones Whyte Law Ltd is a growing law firm that provides a wide range of legal services, including personal injury, family law, dispute resolution, conveyancing and later life planning. Founded in 2013, we are a leading Scottish firm with a client-first approach, committed to exceeding client expectations, embracing new technologies and investing in our staff.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance team. You will be responsible for preparing accurate financial reports, conducting thorough financial analysis, and maintaining forecasting models to assist with our strategic planning. Key responsibilities include assisting with managing cash flow, tracking budgets and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will support the Finance & Operations Manager across all aspects of financial information including monthly reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc requests. This role demands strong analytical, communication and organisational skills and is ideal for a candidate who is eager to expand and advance their knowledge, with opportunities for growth and development.
At Jones Whyte we follow a hybrid working policy, allowing this role to benefit from 2 to 3 days of remote work each week, with the remainder spent in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Work with department managers to devise targets, track performance and highlight opportunities for growth.
• Financial Analysis: conduct financial analysis to assist with the decision making process. Create and maintain financial models. Assist with project and resource costings, as well as case profitability analysis.
• Financial Forecasting: Create and maintain forecasting models to support the firms strategy.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow projections and manage cash flow effectively to meet operational needs. Implement strategies to optimise working capital and minimise financial risks.
• Budget Management: Work closely with department heads to develop annual budgets and track performance against budgeted targets. Identify variances and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax laws, Law society regulations, and internal policies. Coordinate with external auditors for audits and other compliance requirements.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Relevant professional certification (ACCA, CIMA, CA) is preferred. Part qualified and qualified by experience will also be considered
• Experience with accounting software (Eg Sage, Orcle, Quickbooks)

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Work with department managers to devise targets, track performance and highlight opportunities for growth.
• Financial Analysis: conduct financial analysis to assist with the decision making process. Create and maintain financial models. Assist with project and resource costings, as well as case profitability analysis.
• Financial Forecasting: Create and maintain forecasting models to support the firms strategy.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow projections and manage cash flow effectively to meet operational needs. Implement strategies to optimise working capital and minimise financial risks.
• Budget Management: Work closely with department heads to develop annual budgets and track performance against budgeted targets. Identify variances and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax laws, Law society regulations, and internal policies. Coordinate with external auditors for audits and other compliance requirements