Financial Accountant

We are looking to bring on board a proficient Financial Accountant to act as the lead company accountant for DAS Law Limited (‘DAS Law’). This role manages all aspects of accounting for DAS Law and acts as the key contact within DAS UK for law accounting matters. This is an excellent opportunity to hold overall responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of accounting for DAS Law, whilst managing a fast and well-controlled month-end ledger close process and maintaining a robust control environment.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality support and advice to the broader business in respect of law accounting matters. Key responsibilities will also include acting as the lead point of contact for DAS Law for external and internal auditors, providing accurate information and explanations on a timely basis. Additionally, the role provides proactive support of DAS UK change initiatives, and has responsibility for reviewing accounting policies and assumptions for DAS Law and presenting options and recommendations to senior stakeholders as appropriate.

This is an important role within our Finance team at DAS UK, and is a great opportunity for a candidate with technical experience and the ability to build and develop solid working relationships. As part of DAS UK’s Financial Accounting & Control team, the role offers many opportunities for personal development and the ability to make a real impact, as well as gaining great exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.

The successful candidate will have one direct report, therefore managerial experience is desirable, but not essential. 

We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Industry experience is desirable, but not essential
• Experience of accounting for law firms is desirable, but not essential
• MS Excel skills are essential
• Working knowledge of SAP and SOS is preferable
• Experience of month-end close culture of strict deadlines, tight financial controls and taking responsibility for quality of work produced
• Ability to resolve problems and improve process efficiency / control
• Some management experience preferred but not essential

As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. Our people are encouraged to think independently and to take ownership of their work. You will be agile in the way that you work and adaptable to change. In return for your commitment, we will offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package which will include:

• 25 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days
• Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions
• Group Income Protection for all employees
• Group Legal Protection for all employees
• Health cash Plan
• A choice of either European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle scheme 
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including free eye tests
• Access to our employee discounts hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 gyms across the UK
• The option to join our Sports and Social club which organises discounted events such as theatre visits and shopping trips

If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.

DAS UK Group has been helping businesses and individuals get access to justice for over 40 years. Our businesses include a legal expenses insurance company and a law firm.

Thousands of businesses, motorists and individuals defend or pursue legal action each year safe in the knowledge that DAS are paying their legal bills. We have always been aware that it is the people that really make it happen; the quality of our people defines the quality of the company and the standard of service we offer.

DAS are owned by ARAG Group, one of the major insurance groups in Germany and Europe and are dedicated to the development of the best staff in the industry. At DAS, we don’t simply talk about our values they are at the heart of everything we do. They guide us with the way that we work and provide the framework for how we do business. ‘Doing the right thing’ is central to our behaviour – from building  trust, being accountable, creating good customer outcomes is at the heart of everything that we do which we believe drives performance

We believe it is an exciting time to join DAS. You can expect an organisation that will challenge and develop you to progress your career.  

By giving you every opportunity to develop yourself professionally and personally, we also pride ourselves on having an open, inclusive and high energy culture that encourages a fun working environment and places our customers at the very heart of everything we do.

If you are keen to become part of our exciting future then we would love to hear from you. In addition to the very genuine development opportunities we provide we also offer a generous reward and benefits package.