Partnership Assistant - Leeds

Addleshaw Goddard; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Leeds is seeking a Partnership Assistant to join their dynamic Group Finance team. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to support financial success while gaining hands-on experience in LLP accounting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and proficient in MS Excel, with excellent communication skills. Key responsibilities include processing partner payments, managing capital accounts, and assisting with financial queries, all within a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate or someone looking to start studying for an accounting qualification.
• Detail-oriented and organised in managing workloads.
• Excellent communicator who builds strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly partner payment files.
• Liaise with Treasury and banks for partner capital management.
• Maintain partner capital accounts and perform reconciliations.
• Calculate and apply capital loan interest and partner charges.
• Assist with partner financial queries and communications.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Excellent communication skills

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Graduate or studying for an accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Join our dynamic Group Finance team at Addleshaw Goddard as a Partnership Assistant!

This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your finance career, supporting the financial success of the firm and gaining hands-on experience in a high-profile area of LLP accounting.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and process monthly partner payment files and ensure timely payments.
• Liaise with Treasury and banks to manage partner capital and distributions.
• Maintain partner capital accounts and perform reconciliations.
• Calculate and apply capital loan interest and partner charges.
• Support accurate partner account management on our finance systems.
• Assist with partner financial queries, communications, and ad hoc requests.
• Collaborate across finance and HR to support partner-related planning and reporting.

Who We're Looking For

• A graduate or someone looking to start studying for an accounting qualification. Whilst experience working in a Finance function is desirable, it is not essential.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive in managing workloads.
• Be discreet and treat information sensitively and confidentially.
• An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships at all levels.
• Proficient in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Why Choose Us

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!