Senior Partnership Accountant

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is partnering with a law firm to recruit a Senior Partnership Accountant. The successful candidate will manage partner payments, budgeting, and assist with financial planning. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in a professional practice, with a focus on detail and proactivity in challenging processes. The role is based in London and offers competitive incentives.

Benefits

£200 referral scheme for candidates placed

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a professional services or accountancy practice.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexibility to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and process partner payments and prepare individual partner statements.
• Assist with budgeting and cash flow forecasting for partner remuneration.
• Support the Global Partnership Tax and Payroll Director.

Skills

Professional services experience

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Part or fully qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

I am currently partnering with one of our longstanding Law Firm clients on the recruitment of a Senior Partnership Accountant. The role will be sitting in the Partnership Accounting team of the firm, reporting to the Senior Partnership Accounting Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate and process partner payments and prepare individual partner statements.
• Manage partner capital including annual capital calls, loan finance drawdowns, and capital repayments.
• Assist with budgeting and cash flow forecasting for partner remuneration and firm-wide financial planning.
• Prepare partner journals and reconcile accounts within Elite 3E.
• Conduct induction and exit meetings with partners to review financials.
• Collaborate with the Partner Accounting Senior Manager to align processes across US and non-US partners.
• Support the Global Partnership Tax and Payroll Director and respond to audit/accounting queries.
• Provide cover for team members during absences and assist during peak periods.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years in a professional services or accountancy practice.
• Qualifications: Part or fully qualified accountant (desirable but not essential).
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to challenge and improve existing processes.
• Flexibility to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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