Partnership Accountant

CM Law Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CM Law Recruitment is seeking a Partnership Accountant for a well-established UK law firm near Liverpool Street. You will own partner drawings, remuneration, taxation and capital, and serve as the go-to contact for partner financial matters.

The role emphasizes partnership accounting experience, strong Excel modelling, and discreet communication with partners. A qualifying firm environment and professional discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel and modelling skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in partnership accounting preferred, within a law firm or LLP.
• Discretion when dealing with high-profile partner information.

Responsibilities

• Administering partner drawings and remuneration adjustments.
• Providing remuneration modelling and analysis for partners.
• Managing partnership tax returns and payments with external advisers.
• Overseeing capital and current account management for partners.
• Ensuring accurate accounting records and controls across payments and reconciliations.
• Acting as the primary contact for partner financial enquiries and references.

Skills

Excel

Modelling

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or by experience

Job description

A well-established UK law firm based close to Liverpool Street is looking for a Partnership Accountant to take ownership of partner drawings, remuneration, taxation and capital, and act as the go-to contact for partner financial matters.

WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES

Partnership Drawings & Remuneration

• Administering partner drawings throughout the year
• Managing annual and interim drawing adjustments
• Processing top-up payments and profit distributions
• Maintaining pension and tax information used in calculations

RemCom & Partnership Board Support

• Providing remuneration modelling and analysis
• Supporting partner scoring and remuneration reviews
• Preparing decision-support information and reports

Partnership Taxation

• Liaising with external tax advisers
• Managing partner tax return and payment processes
• Forecasting future payments on account and tax liabilities

Capital & Current Account Management

• Administering partner capital and loan arrangements
• Producing annual current account reporting and resolving queries

Accounting Records & Controls

• Working with Cashiering to ensure accurate payment processing
• Ensuring transactions are reconciled and appropriately recorded

Partner Advisory Services

• Acting as the primary contact for partner financial enquiries
• Supporting mortgage, loan and financial reference requests

WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR

• Previous partnership accounting experience, ideally within a law firm or LLP
• Qualified or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Strong Excel and modelling skills with excellent attention to detail
• A confident, discreet communicator comfortable dealing directly with partners