Company Profile
Cognia seamlessly extends corporates, banks and law firms’ legal capability to deliver sustainable outcomes. Our goal is to connect the legal sector, moving it from a siloed approach to integrated partnerships. We help in-house legal teams by bringing simplicity to complex matters and replacing broken procedures with efficient processes.
Cognia is a Chambers-ranked law company which integrates how legal services are provided so our team, partners, clients and communities thrive together with people at the heart of what we do. We encourage our people to bring their whole self to work and focus on enabling them to realise their full potential.
For more information, please visit www.cognialaw.com
Role Purpose
To deliver timeous and accurate day to day accounting, invoicing, handling of debtors, payroll administration and reporting of monthly management accounts.
Role Responsibilities
- Ensure that all transactions are recorded in line with Group accounting policy and adopted financial reporting standards.
- Compilation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, maintenance of all financial lease data and provision of support to the Finance Manager on financial projects.
- Fixed asset registers maintenance, sundry debtors, bank & cash, loans, etc.
- Floats/Petty Cash reconciliations & follow-up on related queries.
- Compiling of monthly payroll schedules, reconciliations, and payments
- Preparation of monthly Management Reports (Balance Sheets & Income Statements) and related schedules.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for directors and shareholders' meetings.
- Ensure quality control & integrity of all financial transactions, compliance, and financial reporting.
- Assisting with financial year-end audits for UK and SA entities.
- Investigating and implementing where technology/AI can assist the finance department as well as broader business to enhance operations and processes.
Requirements
- Must have a University Degree in Accounting.
- 2 – 3 years relevant experience.
- Completely proficient in English.
- Able to work in fast-paced environment.
- High Computer Literacy with an aptitude toward a technology driven future and using technology where possible.
- Advanced Excel Skills (non-negotiable).
- Xero and SimplePay knowledge and experience will be highly advantageous.
- Experience with UK Accounting, Tax, VAT and Payroll will be highly advantageous.
- Excellent reconciliation skills & financial applicable technical knowledge.
- Keen eye for attention to detail.
- Highly accurate.
- Ability to work in a team environment.