We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led.

So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too.

Role and key responsibilities

Working as part of a team of 8, and working closely with all areas of Finance including teams in the international offices. The Group Finance team are responsible for Global Financial Control including group reporting, month and year end results, ensuring integrity of all balance sheets and leading the audit of the Group accounts for all UK entities.

This role is accountable for:

• The preparation and co-ordination of the monthly management accounts plus associated reporting on a monthly basis including oversight of critical areas of the management accounts such as WIP, debt & foreign exchange.
• Review and challenge of the Group’s balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial control and accuracy plus identification and management of risks and opportunities across the Group.
• Contribution to the UK external audit to result in an efficient audit with minimal management letter points, plus support to the international finance teams with local filings as required.
• Acting as a point of contact for our international Finance teams to aid them in the production of their monthly management accounts and year end filings.
• Reconciliation of reserves by legal entity ensuring all statutory adjustments are accounted for correctly locally and at a Group level.
• Management, coaching and development of accountants and assistant accountants within the Financial Control team (2-3 people).
• Process improvement within areas of accountability.
• Other ad hoc projects as required.

Skills and experience

• Strong technical knowledge of FRS102 demonstrated by excellent Financial Control experience.
• Professionally qualified accountant with industry experience.
• Partnership and international experience preferred but not essential.
• Must be able to work effectively, build strong relationships and be able to influence and work across complex entities, systems and countries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail.
• Strong diplomacy, influencing and persuasion skills.
• Confident and credible in dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Pragmatic, robust and resourceful, with the ability to adapt quickly to different situations and personalities.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage conflicting timescales and multiple projects.
• Organised and efficient with a ‘right first time’ approach to quality of work.

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.