This law firm are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Finance Accountant to join their growing organisation based in Tunbridge Wells . This is a key role within the finance team, responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and robustness of financial reporting and financial controls. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will lead the preparation of statutory accounts, coordinate the annual external audit process, maintain balance sheet integrity, and provide insightful financial analysis to support business decision-making. The successful individual will also take ownership of partnership accounting, ensuring partner capital accounts, current accounts, drawings and tax reserves are accurately maintained and reconciled. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will play an important role in strengthening reporting capabilities, improving financial controls and driving process improvements across the finance function. Key Responsibilities as the Senior Financial Accountant Financial Reporting & Control Support the monthly financial close process. Review and post complex accounting journals, including accruals, prepayments and adjustments. Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and accounting records. Ensure timely and accurate completion of balance sheet reconciliations. Investigate and resolve reconciling items. Prepare supporting schedules for monthly management accounts. Provide financial commentary and analysis to support management reporting. Statutory Accounts & External Audit Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts. Manage the external audit process from planning through to completion. Act as the main point of contact for auditors. Prepare audit schedules and working papers. Coordinate responses to audit queries and ensure deadlines are met. Support the preparation of information required for partnership tax computations. Partnership Accounting Maintain partner capital and current account balances. Manage partner drawings, profit allocations and distributions. Maintain tax reserve balances and related reconciliations. Support activities relating to partner admissions, retirements and changes to profit-sharing arrangements. Financial Analysis & Insight Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year. Investigate significant movements in revenue, costs and profitability. Assist with departmental profitability analysis. Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decisions. Systems & Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls. Support enhancements to reporting systems and automation. Assist with finance system upgrades and implementations. To be successful Essential ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent). Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP and FRS 102. Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting external audits. Strong financial reporting and general ledger expertise. Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis. Experience managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls. Desirable Experience within a professional services, partnership or law firm environment. Experience with partnership accounting and partner balance management. Experience using accounting and practice management systems If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
This law firm are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Finance Accountant to join their growing organisation based in Tunbridge Wells . This is a key role within the finance team, responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and robustness of financial reporting and financial controls. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will lead the preparation of statutory accounts, coordinate the annual external audit process, maintain balance sheet integrity, and provide insightful financial analysis to support business decision-making. The successful individual will also take ownership of partnership accounting, ensuring partner capital accounts, current accounts, drawings and tax reserves are accurately maintained and reconciled. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will play an important role in strengthening reporting capabilities, improving financial controls and driving process improvements across the finance function. Key Responsibilities as the Senior Financial Accountant Financial Reporting & Control Support the monthly financial close process. Review and post complex accounting journals, including accruals, prepayments and adjustments. Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and accounting records. Ensure timely and accurate completion of balance sheet reconciliations. Investigate and resolve reconciling items. Prepare supporting schedules for monthly management accounts. Provide financial commentary and analysis to support management reporting. Statutory Accounts & External Audit Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts. Manage the external audit process from planning through to completion. Act as the main point of contact for auditors. Prepare audit schedules and working papers. Coordinate responses to audit queries and ensure deadlines are met. Support the preparation of information required for partnership tax computations. Partnership Accounting Maintain partner capital and current account balances. Manage partner drawings, profit allocations and distributions. Maintain tax reserve balances and related reconciliations. Support activities relating to partner admissions, retirements and changes to profit-sharing arrangements. Financial Analysis & Insight Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year. Investigate significant movements in revenue, costs and profitability. Assist with departmental profitability analysis. Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decisions. Systems & Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls. Support enhancements to reporting systems and automation. Assist with finance system upgrades and implementations. To be successful Essential ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent). Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP and FRS 102. Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting external audits. Strong financial reporting and general ledger expertise. Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis. Experience managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls. Desirable Experience within a professional services, partnership or law firm environment. Experience with partnership accounting and partner balance management. Experience using accounting and practice management systems If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
NEWLY CREATED ROLE! Growing Top-Tier Company! Rare Opportunity! Apply NOW! Are you a Qualified Accountant and looking for your next challenge? Do you want a role where you'll work closely with senior leadership and play a key part in driving finance improvements within a business? Can you confidently manage financial controls, balance sheet integrity and complex financial reporting? If so Read on and apply today! If you're an Accountancy Practice professional who's looking to move into a commercial role, or an Industry Financial Accountant looking for greater ownership and responsibility - We want to hear from you! Overview An exciting NEW opportunity has come up to join a highly respected professional services organisation. This is a pivotal role within the finance team, responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and robustness of financial reporting, financial controls and partnership accounting processes. Working closely with the Finance Manager and CFO, you will take ownership of statutory accounts preparation, external audit management, partnership accounting and financial analysis, whilst helping to strengthen reporting capabilities and drive continuous improvement across the finance function. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher salaries can be discussed. Fantastic benefits package + bonuses included. Duties Lead the preparation of annual LLP statutory accounts Manage the external audit process and act as the key contact for auditors Support the monthly financial close process Review and post complex journals including accruals, prepayments and adjustments Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting financial records Ensure timely completion of all balance sheet reconciliations Investigate and resolve reconciling items and unusual account movements Prepare supporting schedules for monthly management accounts Deliver detailed variance analysis against budgets, forecasts and prior periods Support the Finance Manager and CFO with financial commentary and insight Take ownership of partner capital accounts, current accounts, drawings and tax reserves Assist with year-end partner profit allocations and partnership accounting activities Review payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts Identify and implement finance process improvements and reporting enhancements Support finance systems upgrades and automation initiatives Provide guidance and oversight to junior finance team members Collaborate closely with wider finance functions including commercial finance, credit control and cashiering teams What we're looking for A successful candidate will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and exposure to partnership accounting would be ideal. Experience within a professional services environment would be desirable and strong excel skills would be essential. If you're reading this and it's sounding like a great match - don't hang about! Feel free to call us on our Tunbridge Wells line for a confidential discussion. Apply TODAY to be considered immediately! For more information on this role, or for Accounts & Finance Recruitment in general, ask for Danny Smith at Recruitment Solutions. If you're seeing this ad, the position is still open - but likely not for long, so be quick! Not quite the right role for you? Email us at our 'hello' inbox and let's find something that is !
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
NEWLY CREATED ROLE! Growing Top-Tier Company! Rare Opportunity! Apply NOW! Are you a Qualified Accountant and looking for your next challenge? Do you want a role where you'll work closely with senior leadership and play a key part in driving finance improvements within a business? Can you confidently manage financial controls, balance sheet integrity and complex financial reporting? If so Read on and apply today! If you're an Accountancy Practice professional who's looking to move into a commercial role, or an Industry Financial Accountant looking for greater ownership and responsibility - We want to hear from you! Overview An exciting NEW opportunity has come up to join a highly respected professional services organisation. This is a pivotal role within the finance team, responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and robustness of financial reporting, financial controls and partnership accounting processes. Working closely with the Finance Manager and CFO, you will take ownership of statutory accounts preparation, external audit management, partnership accounting and financial analysis, whilst helping to strengthen reporting capabilities and drive continuous improvement across the finance function. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher salaries can be discussed. Fantastic benefits package + bonuses included. Duties Lead the preparation of annual LLP statutory accounts Manage the external audit process and act as the key contact for auditors Support the monthly financial close process Review and post complex journals including accruals, prepayments and adjustments Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting financial records Ensure timely completion of all balance sheet reconciliations Investigate and resolve reconciling items and unusual account movements Prepare supporting schedules for monthly management accounts Deliver detailed variance analysis against budgets, forecasts and prior periods Support the Finance Manager and CFO with financial commentary and insight Take ownership of partner capital accounts, current accounts, drawings and tax reserves Assist with year-end partner profit allocations and partnership accounting activities Review payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts Identify and implement finance process improvements and reporting enhancements Support finance systems upgrades and automation initiatives Provide guidance and oversight to junior finance team members Collaborate closely with wider finance functions including commercial finance, credit control and cashiering teams What we're looking for A successful candidate will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and exposure to partnership accounting would be ideal. Experience within a professional services environment would be desirable and strong excel skills would be essential. If you're reading this and it's sounding like a great match - don't hang about! Feel free to call us on our Tunbridge Wells line for a confidential discussion. Apply TODAY to be considered immediately! For more information on this role, or for Accounts & Finance Recruitment in general, ask for Danny Smith at Recruitment Solutions. If you're seeing this ad, the position is still open - but likely not for long, so be quick! Not quite the right role for you? Email us at our 'hello' inbox and let's find something that is !
Your New Company An internationally recognised technology organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join its International Tax team on a long-term contract basis. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the business has a complex global tax footprint and places a strong emphasis on tax governance, compliance, reporting accuracy and process improvement. Your New Role As Senior Manager - International Tax Reporting & Compliance, you will play a key role in supporting all non-US tax matters across the group. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Tax, Finance, Treasury, Legal and FP&A, you will be responsible for managing international tax reporting and compliance obligations while helping drive process efficiencies. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing quarterly and annual tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations. Managing tax accounting requirements and maintaining tax reserves. Reviewing and overseeing direct tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Supporting Pillar Two compliance and Country-by-Country Reporting requirements. Assessing the financial statement impact of international tax positions under IFRS and US GAAP. Collaborating with Transfer Pricing teams on documentation and related filings. Supporting tax audits, planning projects and business initiatives where required. Driving automation and process improvement through tax technology and data analytics tools. Providing guidance and mentorship to junior members of the tax team. What You'll Need to Succeed To be successful in this position, you will be a qualified tax or accounting professional with substantial experience gained within either a large multinational organisation or a leading professional services firm. You will possess: A recognised accounting or tax qualification (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent). Extensive experience in corporate tax reporting and compliance. Strong tax accounting and quarterly tax provisioning expertise. Knowledge of international tax regulations and global compliance frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Advanced data analysis and process improvement capabilities. Exposure to the following would be highly advantageous: US GAAP tax reporting. Tax provision software such as OneSource. Alteryx or other automation tools. Pillar Two, BEPS, DAC6 and Country-by-Country Reporting. What You'll Get in Return Competitive contract rate. Long-term assignment with a strong likelihood of extension. Opportunity to work within a highly regarded international tax team. Exposure to complex multinational tax reporting and compliance matters. Flexible UK-based working arrangements. The chance to contribute to key strategic tax and transformation initiatives. What You Need to Do Now If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. If this role is not quite right for you, but you're seeking your next tax contract assignment, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 05, 2026
Seasonal
Your New Company An internationally recognised technology organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join its International Tax team on a long-term contract basis. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the business has a complex global tax footprint and places a strong emphasis on tax governance, compliance, reporting accuracy and process improvement. Your New Role As Senior Manager - International Tax Reporting & Compliance, you will play a key role in supporting all non-US tax matters across the group. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Tax, Finance, Treasury, Legal and FP&A, you will be responsible for managing international tax reporting and compliance obligations while helping drive process efficiencies. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing quarterly and annual tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations. Managing tax accounting requirements and maintaining tax reserves. Reviewing and overseeing direct tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Supporting Pillar Two compliance and Country-by-Country Reporting requirements. Assessing the financial statement impact of international tax positions under IFRS and US GAAP. Collaborating with Transfer Pricing teams on documentation and related filings. Supporting tax audits, planning projects and business initiatives where required. Driving automation and process improvement through tax technology and data analytics tools. Providing guidance and mentorship to junior members of the tax team. What You'll Need to Succeed To be successful in this position, you will be a qualified tax or accounting professional with substantial experience gained within either a large multinational organisation or a leading professional services firm. You will possess: A recognised accounting or tax qualification (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent). Extensive experience in corporate tax reporting and compliance. Strong tax accounting and quarterly tax provisioning expertise. Knowledge of international tax regulations and global compliance frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Advanced data analysis and process improvement capabilities. Exposure to the following would be highly advantageous: US GAAP tax reporting. Tax provision software such as OneSource. Alteryx or other automation tools. Pillar Two, BEPS, DAC6 and Country-by-Country Reporting. What You'll Get in Return Competitive contract rate. Long-term assignment with a strong likelihood of extension. Opportunity to work within a highly regarded international tax team. Exposure to complex multinational tax reporting and compliance matters. Flexible UK-based working arrangements. The chance to contribute to key strategic tax and transformation initiatives. What You Need to Do Now If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. If this role is not quite right for you, but you're seeking your next tax contract assignment, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
London Borough of Haringey Principal Accountant - Interims Duration: 36 weeks (9 Months) Hours per week: 36 PAYE: 317.86 per day Limited/Umbrella: 436.83 per day Location: Station Road, London, Greater London, N22 7TY, United Kingdom Hybrid working, 2 days in the office Job description To assist the Chief Accountant and Deputy Chief Accountant with on the annual production of the Statement of Accounts. To support the Deputy Chief Accountant with day-to-day activities within the Chief Accountant's team, including design and implementation of processes and procedures for other staff to follow. To maintain the integrity of the underpinning chart of accounts, balances and transactions to facilitate all aspects of statutory and management reporting. To provide technical accounting advice to Council staff to ensure that best practice and relevant accounting standards and guidance is adhered to. To deputise for the Deputy Chief Accountant as may be reasonably required from time to time. To lead on Collection Fund, Revenue Accounting, Chart of Accounts, Balance Sheet Management, VAT and ensure the efficient and timely completion of all completion of related Returns (statutory or otherwise). To ensure robust, accurate and compliant collection fund accounting and record keeping including being responsible for compiling working papers that satisfy audit requirements. To liaise with LG Futures on all collection Fund matters and review information supporting the estimation of the collection fund surplus/deficit during the year. To advise senior management on all collection fund matters and act as the collection fund contact with external bodies such as preceptors, experts, collection fund network. To have an oversight of information provided by the Revenue Service Teams to ensure that all collection fund returns are accurate and completed on a timely basis. To support on tasks such as the setting of council tax. To lead on annual closure of all revenue activities including the preparation of reconciling related general ledger accounts including reserves. Maintain oversight of the Council's Balance Sheet to ensure that all balances are understood, can be supported, and represent real assets or liabilities. To complete statutory and non-government returns such as the NNDR1-3, CTR1, Revenue Outturn Returns and Whole Government Accounts Consolidate accounts for group companies and related bodies. Oversight of accounting for schools and related party organisations An oversight of the accounting processes around Debtors (including capital loans Bad Debts provision and Creditors. To lead on Grant accounting To lead on the completion of statutory and non-government returns eg. WGA, RO, To lead on strategic VAT issues & ensure that the council's financial processes are robust in line with changes in VAT legislation. Support council-wide service initiatives with complex VAT implications through obtaining specialist advice and building a library of advice from tax experts for the purpose providing timely advice across the council. Review monthly VAT Returns & provide VAT advice to senior leadership. Undertake Partial Exemption calculations annually. To ensure that finance colleagues and services are aware of the closure timetable and protocols to follow to ensure that the appropriate year-end adjustments are actioned. Prepare Collection Fund Statement at year-end. Prepare some aspects of the Core Financial Statement e.g. Cash Flow Statement and group accounts including notes to the accounts. To satisfactorily respond to complex internal and external audit queries and recommendations in line with the Council's current audit protocol with the aim of continually improving the Council's financial management and reporting. To ensure all work undertaken is compliant with Council financial regulations, standing orders, policies and practice, statutory requirements and CIPFA guidance. To action all relevant virements on SAP as and when required ensuring appropriate authorisation has been obtained for each item processed. To prepare accounting guidance, briefing papers, electronic templates, audit working papers and committee reports as and when required. Document and review procedures and processes on a regular basis keeping Line Manager informed of situation.
Aug 04, 2026
Contractor
London Borough of Haringey Principal Accountant - Interims Duration: 36 weeks (9 Months) Hours per week: 36 PAYE: 317.86 per day Limited/Umbrella: 436.83 per day Location: Station Road, London, Greater London, N22 7TY, United Kingdom Hybrid working, 2 days in the office Job description To assist the Chief Accountant and Deputy Chief Accountant with on the annual production of the Statement of Accounts. To support the Deputy Chief Accountant with day-to-day activities within the Chief Accountant's team, including design and implementation of processes and procedures for other staff to follow. To maintain the integrity of the underpinning chart of accounts, balances and transactions to facilitate all aspects of statutory and management reporting. To provide technical accounting advice to Council staff to ensure that best practice and relevant accounting standards and guidance is adhered to. To deputise for the Deputy Chief Accountant as may be reasonably required from time to time. To lead on Collection Fund, Revenue Accounting, Chart of Accounts, Balance Sheet Management, VAT and ensure the efficient and timely completion of all completion of related Returns (statutory or otherwise). To ensure robust, accurate and compliant collection fund accounting and record keeping including being responsible for compiling working papers that satisfy audit requirements. To liaise with LG Futures on all collection Fund matters and review information supporting the estimation of the collection fund surplus/deficit during the year. To advise senior management on all collection fund matters and act as the collection fund contact with external bodies such as preceptors, experts, collection fund network. To have an oversight of information provided by the Revenue Service Teams to ensure that all collection fund returns are accurate and completed on a timely basis. To support on tasks such as the setting of council tax. To lead on annual closure of all revenue activities including the preparation of reconciling related general ledger accounts including reserves. Maintain oversight of the Council's Balance Sheet to ensure that all balances are understood, can be supported, and represent real assets or liabilities. To complete statutory and non-government returns such as the NNDR1-3, CTR1, Revenue Outturn Returns and Whole Government Accounts Consolidate accounts for group companies and related bodies. Oversight of accounting for schools and related party organisations An oversight of the accounting processes around Debtors (including capital loans Bad Debts provision and Creditors. To lead on Grant accounting To lead on the completion of statutory and non-government returns eg. WGA, RO, To lead on strategic VAT issues & ensure that the council's financial processes are robust in line with changes in VAT legislation. Support council-wide service initiatives with complex VAT implications through obtaining specialist advice and building a library of advice from tax experts for the purpose providing timely advice across the council. Review monthly VAT Returns & provide VAT advice to senior leadership. Undertake Partial Exemption calculations annually. To ensure that finance colleagues and services are aware of the closure timetable and protocols to follow to ensure that the appropriate year-end adjustments are actioned. Prepare Collection Fund Statement at year-end. Prepare some aspects of the Core Financial Statement e.g. Cash Flow Statement and group accounts including notes to the accounts. To satisfactorily respond to complex internal and external audit queries and recommendations in line with the Council's current audit protocol with the aim of continually improving the Council's financial management and reporting. To ensure all work undertaken is compliant with Council financial regulations, standing orders, policies and practice, statutory requirements and CIPFA guidance. To action all relevant virements on SAP as and when required ensuring appropriate authorisation has been obtained for each item processed. To prepare accounting guidance, briefing papers, electronic templates, audit working papers and committee reports as and when required. Document and review procedures and processes on a regular basis keeping Line Manager informed of situation.
Finance Manager Redcar (Hybrid - 3 days on site and 2 days at home) 50,000 - 60,000 Jackson Hogg are delighted to be supporting a growing, exciting business in their recruitment of a Finance Manager located in Redcar. The Finance Manager will take the lead on the day to day ownership of the finance function, ensuring the business has accurate accounts, disciplined controls, dependable cash visibility and commercially useful reporting. Duties and responsibilities include: Own the monthly management accounts process. producing clear monthly commentary covering performance against budget, forecast and prior periods. Supports year-end accounts, audit and tax compliance, coordinating information for external advisors. Maintain a reliable short term cashflow forecast and support the FD with longer-range working capital planning. Oversee daily cash reporting, customer collections, supplier commitments and payment planning. Manage the financial administration and reconciliation of the invoice finance facility, including availability, reserves, uploads and lender queries. Support pricing, investment and operational decisions with clear financial analysis and scenario modelling. Help build budgets, forecasts and performance dashboards aligned to the drivers of the business. Maintain appropriate VAT records and support timely, accurate VAT and other statutory submissions with external advisors where applicable. As the ideal candidate you will be: Qualified - ACA, ACCA or CIMA or qualified by experience. Significant experience of producing monthly management accounts and maintaining strong balance sheet control in an SME or operational environment. Confident with stock accounting, costing, margin analysis; able to reconcile operational records to the general ledger. Advanced Excel skills - able to analyse complex data.
Aug 04, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Redcar (Hybrid - 3 days on site and 2 days at home) 50,000 - 60,000 Jackson Hogg are delighted to be supporting a growing, exciting business in their recruitment of a Finance Manager located in Redcar. The Finance Manager will take the lead on the day to day ownership of the finance function, ensuring the business has accurate accounts, disciplined controls, dependable cash visibility and commercially useful reporting. Duties and responsibilities include: Own the monthly management accounts process. producing clear monthly commentary covering performance against budget, forecast and prior periods. Supports year-end accounts, audit and tax compliance, coordinating information for external advisors. Maintain a reliable short term cashflow forecast and support the FD with longer-range working capital planning. Oversee daily cash reporting, customer collections, supplier commitments and payment planning. Manage the financial administration and reconciliation of the invoice finance facility, including availability, reserves, uploads and lender queries. Support pricing, investment and operational decisions with clear financial analysis and scenario modelling. Help build budgets, forecasts and performance dashboards aligned to the drivers of the business. Maintain appropriate VAT records and support timely, accurate VAT and other statutory submissions with external advisors where applicable. As the ideal candidate you will be: Qualified - ACA, ACCA or CIMA or qualified by experience. Significant experience of producing monthly management accounts and maintaining strong balance sheet control in an SME or operational environment. Confident with stock accounting, costing, margin analysis; able to reconcile operational records to the general ledger. Advanced Excel skills - able to analyse complex data.
Partnership Accountant Intl Law Firm London ACA/ACCA/CIMA Part-Qual Hybrid Working Your new company This is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation for excellence across insurance, commercial litigation, and regulatory matters. With offices spanning key global markets, they offer a truly international platform for legal professionals looking to work on high-profile, cross-border cases. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, structured career development, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. This position sits within the Group Partnership Accounting Team, a key part of the global finance function. The team oversees accounting and reporting for partner remuneration, payments, capital contributions, and other balances for over 400 partners worldwide. It acts as a central contact point for regional finance teams and partners. You'll be involved in all aspects of partnership accounts, with a focus on designated regions. The role requires strong organisational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication. You'll be working closely with senior stakeholders, including partners and finance teams across the global network. Your new role Involvement in completion of month-end partner-related processes and reviews;Review and reconciliation of partners' current accounts, tax reserves and capital accounts ensuring that any discrepancies are highlighted and corrected in a timely manner. This includes liaison with local finance teams to ensure day-to-day posting is accurate and timely.Summarising partner payment information to enable timely review and accurate cash flow projectionsPreparation of journals required partners' current accounts, tax reserves, capital accounts and drawings, including monthly accruals, year-end profit allocations and changes in capital.Maintenance of detailed partner profit sharing information for all partners throughout the year, including liaison with the appropriate business services representatives to ensure information is accurate and fully up to date.Forecasting, calculation and payment of partners' monthly drawings and distributionsAdministration of partner capital, including liaison with banks providing partner capital loansAssist in the preparation of annual partner statements (actual and budget), including reconciliation of partner balances between statements and the accounts systemRegular contact with partners, providing information and dealing sensitively and promptly with their queriesDevelop collaborative and robust working relationships with stakeholders across the UK and overseas officesPreparation of illustrative cash flow statements and performance of other administrative duties relating to lateral hire partners and retiring partnersSupport the Head of Global Partnership Accounts, Global Partnership Accounts Manager and the other members of the team with ad-hoc analysis and project workCritical review of processes and workflows, to identify limitations and opportunities. Working on a continuous improvement basis to streamline processes, enhance efficiency and quality; andResolve audit queries in relation to partner matters What you'll need to succeed Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) is essential.Relevant experience in Partnership Accounting roles would be beneficial but not essential. It would suit a strong management accountant with relevant transferrable skills within a law firm.Knowledge of 3E would be an advantage. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Partnership Accountant Intl Law Firm London ACA/ACCA/CIMA Part-Qual Hybrid Working Your new company This is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation for excellence across insurance, commercial litigation, and regulatory matters. With offices spanning key global markets, they offer a truly international platform for legal professionals looking to work on high-profile, cross-border cases. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, structured career development, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. This position sits within the Group Partnership Accounting Team, a key part of the global finance function. The team oversees accounting and reporting for partner remuneration, payments, capital contributions, and other balances for over 400 partners worldwide. It acts as a central contact point for regional finance teams and partners. You'll be involved in all aspects of partnership accounts, with a focus on designated regions. The role requires strong organisational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication. You'll be working closely with senior stakeholders, including partners and finance teams across the global network. Your new role Involvement in completion of month-end partner-related processes and reviews;Review and reconciliation of partners' current accounts, tax reserves and capital accounts ensuring that any discrepancies are highlighted and corrected in a timely manner. This includes liaison with local finance teams to ensure day-to-day posting is accurate and timely.Summarising partner payment information to enable timely review and accurate cash flow projectionsPreparation of journals required partners' current accounts, tax reserves, capital accounts and drawings, including monthly accruals, year-end profit allocations and changes in capital.Maintenance of detailed partner profit sharing information for all partners throughout the year, including liaison with the appropriate business services representatives to ensure information is accurate and fully up to date.Forecasting, calculation and payment of partners' monthly drawings and distributionsAdministration of partner capital, including liaison with banks providing partner capital loansAssist in the preparation of annual partner statements (actual and budget), including reconciliation of partner balances between statements and the accounts systemRegular contact with partners, providing information and dealing sensitively and promptly with their queriesDevelop collaborative and robust working relationships with stakeholders across the UK and overseas officesPreparation of illustrative cash flow statements and performance of other administrative duties relating to lateral hire partners and retiring partnersSupport the Head of Global Partnership Accounts, Global Partnership Accounts Manager and the other members of the team with ad-hoc analysis and project workCritical review of processes and workflows, to identify limitations and opportunities. Working on a continuous improvement basis to streamline processes, enhance efficiency and quality; andResolve audit queries in relation to partner matters What you'll need to succeed Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) is essential.Relevant experience in Partnership Accounting roles would be beneficial but not essential. It would suit a strong management accountant with relevant transferrable skills within a law firm.Knowledge of 3E would be an advantage. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
