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This highly regarded professional services firm based in London seeks a Qualified Accountant to run and manage its Finance and Administration function. Reporting to the Management board, duties will include: • Review and evaluate the Firm’s accounting systems, processes and controls and recommend improvements • Managing production of Practice accounts, annual budget, cash flow, performance statistics, work in progress control and bad debt provision • Prepare statutory accounts for 3 companies and arrange and co-ordinate audit as required • Manage end of quarter billing process and report to partners • Preparing papers and financial reports for the Board including: profit sharing, distributions, calculation of reserves • Maintain Treasury function to optimise interest return and liaise with bank contacts • Manage credit control function, debtor collection and fee disputes • Manage financial aspects relating to retired Partners • Direct line responsibility for the performance of the practice accounting staff and credit control staff • Contractual matters, including insurance, professional indemnity insurance and equipment hire or finance agreements. • Manage relationship with outsourced IT provider and maintenance company • Responsible for the Firm’s Health & Safety ensuring that all legal obligations met Ideally you will have a background working for a professional services firm and have a strong IT skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation with an excellent reputation, be part of their management team and contribute toward to future of the firm