established experience in accountancy with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position
experience of working in a multi-entity, multi-currency professional services environment, ideally as a Financial Controller
demonstrable experience in the preparation of statutory accounts
experience in hands-on implementation of firm-wide finance policies which improve efficiency
effective business planning and budgeting skills
management reporting skills
experience reporting into senior stakeholders, ideally within a partnership environment
an accountancy qualification: ICAEW, CIMA or ACCA
Responsibility
conduct review of monthly accruals and prepayments for all the group's entities
deliver an accurate and timely year end process; to include effective management of the annual audit process and production and filing of the group's annual statutory accounts
prepare all information for the annual income tax calculations
overall responsibility and oversight of all activities carried out by the finance team, ensuring output is accurate, timely and delivered in compliance with accounting principles and industry standards
department: Finance
accounts payable
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
primary duties
receive and process purchase invoices and cheque requests, ensuring that the authorisation process is followed in accordance with specific deadlines
upload case-related disbursements from Access to EIP’s practice management system
process bank and BACS payments to suppliers and send remittance advices
input all bank payment entries to Access
reconcile supplier accounts in Access
respond to questions and make calls regarding supplier invoicing problems. Act as a liaison between departments and suppliers where appropriate
check bank accounts to ensure funds are available for purchases
management accountant
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
full-time
Language
german
Responsibility
prepare monthly management accounts with appropriate commentary
support the year-end and audit processes
maintain accurate accounts - this includes maintaining fixed assets, accounts payable, prepayments, accruals, and cash ledgers
post all partner transactions to the appropriate finance system
complete monthly reconciliations including intercompany reconciliations
collaborate with local management to handle varied financial queries
ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures
resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
patent attorney
Trade
social Science
legal
Legal
Social Science
Salary
salary
Requirements
we are seeking individuals who are curious about intellectual property and have a keen interest in patents
we are seeking individuals who are curious about intellectual property and have a keen interest in patents. You will be in the process of undertaking a bachelors and/or masters degree with a STEM background
you will be in the process of undertaking a bachelors and/or masters degree with a physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or similar high-tech background
you will be in the process of undertaking a bachelors and/or masters degree with a biotechnology, biological sciences, life sciences or similar background
you will be in the process of undertaking a bachelors and/or masters degree with a physics, electronics engineering, computer science or similar technical background
paralegal
Requirements
you will be comfortable working in a modern, fast-paced environment where you are given a level of autonomy to do your work
Responsibility
within a national group of paralegals, the patent support team in London remains at the heart of our business, providing administrative and PA support to our highly skilled team of fee earners
paralegals work closely with their allocated Fee Earner , dealing with secretarial and administrative tasks and allowing their Fee Earner to make the best use of their time
they also perform certain aspects of patent and/or trademark work without guidance, and this requires knowledge of the relevant patent application procedures
paralegals should have good knowledge of EIP, its activities and key people, to ensure that work can be handled appropriately for and on behalf of Fee Earner at all times, including when they are absent
our unique system of allocating attorneys to paralegals means you are never overloaded with an excessive number of fee earners allowing you to focus on delivering a high quality service
solicitor
Requirements
an academic background in patent Law and/or a STEM subject is desirable but not essential
candidates may have but are not required to have an MSc or a PhD qualification in a scientific subject
client care
practice support
case management
we would be interested to hear from graduates who are in the process of completing their Legal Practice Course / Solicitors Qualifying Examination