Job Opportunity: Legal Cost Accountant
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Cost Accountant to join our team. As a key member of the accounting department, you will be responsible for assessing and negotiating settlement of multi-track costs, drafting cost budgets, managing recoveries, and providing advocacy at court hearings.
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess excellent analytical and communication skills, as well as the ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines. You should have a strong understanding of accountancy principles and practices, with a proven track record of working in a similar position.
* Key Responsibilities:
* - Assessing and negotiating settlement of multi-track costs
* - Drafting own party and opposing third-party cost budgets
* - Managing costs recoveries, including bill drafting
* - Advocacy at telephone or in-person court hearings
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Essential:
* - Qualified Accountant with 2 years+ experience
* - High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* - Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and across multiple business areas
* - Strong verbal and written communication skills
* - Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
Benefits:
* Our company offers:
* - Pension scheme
* - Hybrid working arrangement
* - Healthcare benefits
* - Annual bonus
* - Bike-to-work scheme
* - Travel tax incentive
Join our dynamic team today!