Accountant

We are looking to hire a finance professional to fill the position of Junior Accountant at our London Financial Advisory office. The successful candidate will report to the Financial / Management Accountant. We'll trust you to:

• Accounting and reconciliation of Intercompany recharges and transactions
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations - liaise with various Finance team members and assemble control pack for quarterly review
• Assisting in the preparation and variance analysis of the quarterly UK Consolidation and UK Board Packs
• Preparation of weekly & monthly bank reconciliations
• Office of National Statistics Surveys relating to Balance Sheet and Income Statement information
• Participate in Budgeting and Forecasting
• Assisting in the preparation of the annual statutory financial statements for Lazard & Co., Holdings Limited and its UK subsidiaries, utilising IRIS accounts production software
• Assist in accounting and reconciliation of expense accruals
• Assistance and preparation of month end journals
• Perform ad-hoc analysis for internal and external reporting purposes
• Ad hoc requests and project work when required, We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees. Our goal is to support and enable our people to balance their commitments to career, family and community.
We believe in an employee experience that is a highly individualized. We listen to what our people need and want, and create programs and initiatives designed to inform, include, and connect. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that will continue to invest in your career and development.


• Training for ACA/ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent) with strong analytical skills
• PC literate with extensive familiarity of Microsoft Excel, Word
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - articulate and confident, including ability to effectively liaise with various senior stakeholders within the business
• Ability to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Accuracy and a high attention to detail
• A high level of self-motivation, autonomy, and initiative
• Ability to maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct
• Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102) and US GAAP
• Exposure to preparation of financial statements and statutory reporting and the use of accounts production software or similar producing Annual Financial Statements
• Experience of multi-currency accounting
• Experience of the SAP general ledger system and Analysis for Office (AFO)
  
  Lazard is one of the world's leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that inclusion, diversity, equity and allyship are not just business imperatives - they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts to drive our business forward - and for careers to take flight.
Through our financial advisory business, Lazard advises clients around the world on strategic and financial matters including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, capital structure and capital raising. Our client relationships are built on trust and discretion. As the world's largest advisory-focused firm, we have exceptional depth of expertise across industry sectors and geographies. We value the rich diversity that comes from blending local perspective with our global network., Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions. Our appreciation of diversity's strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for several decades. The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees - regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (known as "Protected Characteristics" - can bring their whole selves to work to maximise their individual potential and our collective success.