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Pinsent Masons

Accountant

5 day weekWorking Families '25Hybrid · Warsaw, Poland

Position: Accountant

Location: Warsaw (occasional business travel)

Working time: full-time

Type of employment: permanent contract (hybrid model – office work at least 3 days a week)

About the role

Pinsent Masons has begun a period of strategic international development, including expanding its activities in Europe. As part of this strategy, the firm opened its office in Warsaw at the beginning of 2026.

The opening of the new Warsaw office supports plans to build a leading presence in the Polish market by combining technical excellence, innovative service delivery and sector specialisation, so that the firm becomes the first choice for clients doing business in Poland. The office also strengthens the firm's pan-European activities 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 head of the office in developing the finance function and implementing the firm's standard policies and procedures. The Accountant will support the smooth functioning of the finance department and business development. The role is varied, covers all areas of finance and is very practical in nature. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently as a member 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 person with strong technical skills who is ready to join a team that is being built and to support local partners in delivering the strategic development plans of the office.

Scope of responsibilities

Management of the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the Warsaw office, including:

  • Handling and managing e-invoicing in accordance with KSeF regulations. Supporting the central billing team and the international payables team in achieving and maintaining compliance with KSeF requirements.

  • Managing accounting transactions, including processing supplier invoices, reconciling payments and resolving discrepancies to ensure timely month-end close.

  • Close cooperation with the central team responsible for partner support regarding partner invoicing and payments.

  • Reconciling bank accounts and intercompany transactions.

  • Regularly reviewing the office's turnover and balance statements and ensuring that all financial information is reported, reconciled and maintained in line with firm policies and procedures, including preparing or supervising balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Cooperating with the commercial and pricing teams to provide financial analyses and reports supporting the head of the office and the partner team, both in day-to-day management and in the strategic development of the office.

  • Ensuring appropriate documentation of local processes and procedures and keeping them up to date.

  • Reviewing and managing cash flow reporting.

Other responsibilities

  • Acting as the main point of contact for Polish financial matters.

  • Providing support, advice and training to the local Warsaw team on all financial matters, including developing and delivering onboarding finance training for all designated new team members.

  • Monitoring current local financial issues, including regulatory changes, and passing relevant information on to the appropriate stakeholders.

  • Supporting the FR&C team and the EMEA Financial Controller in meeting the group's annual audit requirements and in preparing and filing local annual financial statements.

  • Developing and maintaining the local Polish chart of accounts and ensuring it is linked to the firm's standard chart of accounts.

  • Working closely with the internal tax team on all matters relating to tax compliance of the Polish legal entity, including local annual reporting obligations.

  • Responsibility for VAT settlements, including compliance with local rules on output VAT and input VAT deduction, and ensuring VAT returns agree to the general ledger.

  • Acting as the person responsible for AML compliance when receiving funds into clients' bank accounts, in line with the firm's anti-money laundering policy.

  • Supporting ad hoc reporting and projects, primarily related to process improvement or automation.

  • Support with ad hoc financial queries and matters relating to the Aderant, Emburse and iTimekeep systems.

Candidate profile

  • Higher education in accounting, finance or a related field.

  • Accounting certification is desirable, or working towards it.

  • At least five years' experience in a large professional services organisation or law firm, in a role with independent financial responsibility.

  • Documented experience implementing financial control mechanisms, processes and best practices in a developing business environment.

  • Very good knowledge of reporting under Polish accounting standards; knowledge of UK GAAP is an additional advantage.

  • Good practical knowledge of Polish VAT rules and of VAT rules applicable in the EU and outside the EU, together with the ability to apply this knowledge in practice.

  • Experience working with Aderant or Elite systems is an additional advantage.

  • Proficiency in Polish and English, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to clearly interpret and present financial information to different stakeholder groups.

  • Excellent work organisation and time management, including setting priorities and meeting strict reporting deadlines.

  • Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

  • Proactive, positive and solution-focused approach, strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

  • Very good organisation, methodical approach and attention to detail.

  • Self-reliance and motivation, and the ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.

  • Willingness to take ownership, be practically involved and go the extra mile to achieve expected results.

  • Composure, resilience and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.

  • Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and improving finance processes.

  • A diligent approach to organisational order, compliance and financial controls.

  • Willingness to share ideas, take an active part in discussions and support the firm's activities and the development of the Warsaw office.

Why Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons is an international professional services firm whose work is based on a clearly defined purpose. We are committed to creating an exceptional and deliberately designed environment for career development. We offer:

  • High-quality and intellectually ambitious work with market-leading clients.

  • A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture in which you can grow.

  • Clear and transparent development and promotion opportunities.

  • Flexible and hybrid working model.

Our commitment

We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive, unbiased and supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from diverse experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of jurisdiction. If you need flexibility in the recruitment process, we will agree an appropriate solution together.

How to apply

We accept applications only through our recruitment portal. Please attach your CV in English.

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact our internal Talent Acquisition Partner, Anwen Wallington:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anwen-wallington-36177ba1/

E-mail: [email protected]

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