Trainee Management Accountant

Department/Division: Finance
Duration: Permanent
Location: Glasgow
Reports to: Senior Financial Operations Manager
Type of Role: Office Based/Hybrid
Reference no.: 8868

Role Purpose  

• Assisting in the production of monthly management accounts for the UK and for consolidating results for the UK, Ireland and Middle East regions.
• Assisting in the preparation of budgets for the UK and consolidating budgets for the UK, Ireland & Middle East regions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Monthly Reporting:

• Assisting in the production of UK management accounts and consolidated UK, Ireland & Middle East management accounts in excel using data from 3E.
• Production of the Executive Leadership Team report which includes the management accounts and other relevant client and key performance data.
• Preparation and posting of monthly journals into 3E (including accruals, prepayments, payroll and overhead allocation journals). 

Other:

• Collating the quarterly and annual submission of data for the PwC and other legal surveys.
• Preparing the monthly variance reports for Business Services departments, investigating where there are large variances between actual and budgeted spend.
• Preparing the monthly bank packs and sending relevant financial information on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Overseeing the management accounts mailbox and responding to queries in relation to general ledger codes, budgets and invoice management.
• General Ledger maintenance including opening and closing of GL codes.
• Ad hoc queries from Senior Management, Business Services Directors, Practice Managers, and other areas of the business.

Role Requirements:

• Accounting degree.
• Excellent Excel skills (including charts and pivot tables).
• Sound working knowledge of Word and Powerpoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Can clearly explain problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution.
• Able to prioritise and multi-task particularly when working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Able to interact positively at all levels and a good team player.
• Able to demonstrate excellent customer facing skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Can demonstrate confidence and resilience to overcome obstacles to deliver what is required.
• Hardworking and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Proactive with a "can-do" attitude in all areas, with a strong sense of self-motivation.
• Understands the need for documentation and well-defined procedures.

Firm Profile

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Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. 

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If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email  recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.