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Taylor Rose

Financial Accountant

Hybrid

Peterborough, United kingdom

£ 50,000 /year

Freelance

10-02-2026

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Skills

Problem Solving Adaptability Attention to detail Analytical Skills Accounting Analytical Thinking

Job Specifications

Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices in the UK and continuing to grow. With large growth through both acquisitions and organic in recent years the finance team is looking to add an additional member to the team to meet the ever-growing requirements. This is a great opportunity to join a growing business and help shape the future of the finance team.

This position is offered as a 6 month contract, we can support hybrid working but availability to be onsite in the Peterborough office collaborating with wider finance team is key. Approx. 2 days per week. We are seeking candidates directly so thank you no agency need at this time.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the performance of operational Balance Sheet reconciliations including credit cards, control accounts etc, with the timely investigation and resolution of variances
Uphold strong internal controls by identifying potential areas of weakness across the operational finance team
Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
Support the monthly bank reconciliation process
Supporting month end completion and preparation of Management Information.
Supporting FP&A team with budgeting and forecasting.
Assist with new system implementation, completing testing as required
Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting activity across the finance team
Adhoc project work

Qualifications and Skills:

Qualified ACA/ACCA
Strong financial accounting and reconciliation skills
Meticulous attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem solving and adaptability
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic finance team
Advanced Excel and analytical skills
Commercially aware and results driven

Company Core Values:

Aspire: To challenge convention, an entrepreneur with energy for change. To be the best that we can be
Integrate: Bring together people and systems into a cohesive force
Innovate: To creatively evolve our working practices, use our revenue and resources in a virtuous cycle of improving our people, systems and growth
Commit: To delivering excellent client experience and working with integrity, investing in long term relationships, creating a strong market position and delivering sustained commercial advantage

About the Company

Taylor Rose is a top 60 independent law firm with 1,700 experts operating nationwide and is recommended by the Legal 500 UK. Our philosophy is to deliver smart modern law, building trusted relationships with people and organisations to successfully overcome hurdles and challenges in life and in business. Know more