Qualifications
Skills and Experience Required:Qualified Accountant with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. Experience in a finance department within professional services is highly preferred. Outstanding interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and collaborate effectively within a team. Strong time management abilities. Prior experience in a dynamic finance department is highly desirable.
About the job
The Role
We are excited to announce an opening for a Finance Manager within our esteemed Belfast Finance Department. This position presents a remarkable opportunity for a driven and talented professional seeking to enhance their expertise within a prestigious Corporate Law firm, supported by our Finance team in Dublin.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Regulatory Compliance
- Preparation and analysis of quarterly management accounts.
- Development of annual budgets and performance tracking.
- Monthly cash flow preparation.
- Assistance in the completion of audits, including annual external audits and Law Society SRA audits.
- Support compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
- Ensure adherence to tax regulations and facilitate tax return filings, including VAT and Income Tax.
- Guarantee compliance with Law Society Solicitors Account Regulations regarding client money movements.
- Review bank reconciliations and liaise with relationship managers at the bank.
- Process creditor payment runs.
Other Responsibilities
- Support month-end billing and assist the wider finance team as needed.
- Prepare and review audit confirmation letters.
- Handle ad hoc queries from Partners and Solicitors.
About A&L Goodbody
A&L Goodbody (ALG) stands as a premier Irish law firm with five international offices located in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York, and San Francisco. With 120 partners and over 900 dedicated employees, ALG takes pride in serving a robust international and domestic business community. Recognized as the leading Irish law firm in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2024 Guide, ALG boasts the highest number of Band 1 practice area rankings. Additionally, ALG is featured as a 'top tier' law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2024 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2024, consistently ranking at the forefront in both the Irish market and across Europe. Recent accolades include:Receiving the prestigious Company of the Year award at the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2025, hosted by the Irish Centre for Diversity. Ranked by Mergermarket as the top firm in M&A transactions.