Accountant

Pinsent Masons•Warsaw, IN

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pinsent Masons is undergoing a period of strategic international growth, including expansion across Europe. As part of this strategy, the firm opened its Warsaw office at the beginning of 2026. The opening of the new Warsaw office supports plans to establish a leading presence in the Polish market by combining technical excellence, innovative service delivery, and sector specialization to become the firm of choice for clients doing business in Poland. The office further strengthens the firm’s overall European offering and enables the development of global relationships with key sector clients. The Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Director of Financial Operations and the Office Managing Partner in developing the financial function and implementing the firm’s standard policies and procedures. The Accountant will support the smooth running of the finance function and business development. The role is varied, covers all areas of finance and is very hands-on. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently as part of the Warsaw team and in collaboration with the central finance teams in the UK and Germany. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong technical skills, ready to join a developing team and support local partners in achieving the strategic growth plans of the office.

Requirements

Higher education in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least five years of experience in a professional services firm or law firm, in a senior finance role.
Demonstrated experience in implementing financial controls, processes, and best practices in a developing business environment.
Strong knowledge of Polish accounting standards reporting; knowledge of UK GAAP would be an advantage.
Good practical knowledge of Polish VAT regulations and EU/non-EU VAT principles, with the ability to apply this knowledge in practice.
Fluent Polish and English language skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to clearly interpret and present financial information to diverse stakeholders.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including prioritization and adherence to rigorous reporting deadlines.
Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Proactive, positive, and solutions-oriented approach, with a strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high standards.
Excellent organization, methodical approach, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, as well as work effectively in a team.
Willingness to take ownership, get hands-on, and go the extra mile to achieve desired outcomes.
Composed, resilient, and able to perform effectively under pressure.
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and enhancement of financial processes.
Diligent approach to governance, compliance, and financial control.
Willingness to share ideas, actively participate in discussions, and support the firm’s business and the development of the Warsaw office.

Nice To Haves

Accounting certification or working towards one.
Experience working with Aderant or Elite systems would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the Warsaw office, including:
Manage and operate e-invoicing in line with KSeF regulations. Support the central billing team and the international AP team in achieving and maintaining compliance with KSeF requirements.
Manage accounting transactions, including processing supplier invoices, reconciling payments, and resolving discrepancies to ensure timely month-end close.
Work closely with the central partner support team on partner-related billing and payments.
Reconcile bank accounts and intercompany transactions.
Regularly review the office’s trial balance and ensure all financial information is reported, reconciled, and maintained in line with firm policies and procedures, including preparing or overseeing balance sheet reconciliations.
Collaborate with commercial and pricing teams to provide financial analysis and reports to support the Office Managing Partner and the partner team in both day-to-day management and strategic development of the office.
Ensure local processes and procedures are appropriately documented and kept up to date.
Review and manage cash flow reporting.
Act as the primary point of contact for Polish financial matters.
Provide support, advice, and training to the local Warsaw team on all financial matters, including developing and delivering finance induction training for all identified new team members.
Keep abreast of current local financial issues, including regulatory changes, and communicate relevant information to appropriate stakeholders.
Support the FR&C team and the EMEA Financial Controller with the group’s annual audit requirements and the preparation and filing of local annual financial statements.
Develop and maintain the local Polish chart of accounts and ensure its alignment with the firm’s standard chart of accounts.
Work closely with the in-house tax team on all matters relating to the tax compliance of the Polish legal entity, including local annual reporting obligations.
Be responsible for VAT reporting, including compliance with local output tax and input tax recovery regulations, and ensure VAT returns are reconciled to the general ledger.
Act as a control point for AML compliance when receiving funds into the firm’s client bank accounts, in line with the anti-money laundering policy.
Support ad-hoc reporting and projects, primarily focused on process improvement or automation.
Support ad-hoc financial queries and matters relating to Aderant, Emburse, and iTimekeep systems.