Senior Partnership Accounting Manager

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global law firm is seeking a Senior Partnership Accounting Manager to oversee partner finance, accounting, and payroll processes. This role will require strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail to enhance service delivery and ensure compliance. Managing a team and collaborating with global finance teams, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in financial reporting and continuous improvement of financial processes.

Benefits

Referral scheme offering £200 shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership accounts at a law or professional services firm.
• Strong leadership skills for team development.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead partner accounting and financial reporting across global teams.
• Manage monthly payroll for partners and annuitants.
• Drive enhancements in partner finance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Management

Advanced Excel Skills

Job description

My global law firm client is looking for a Senior Partnership Accounting Manager to join their dynamic and high-performing team that supports all aspects of partnership accounting and partner finance across a global footprint.

About the Role

As a key member of the Partners' Affairs & Tax (PAT) team, you will lead critical areas including Partner Finance, Partnership Accounting, and Partner Payroll. You'll manage a team of five (three direct reports) and play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement across partner-related financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Accounting

• Lead relationships with global finance teams to ensure accurate and compliant partner accounting.
• Own the Partner Points process used for profit allocation.
• Oversee contributions to management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage year-end processes including disclosures in financial statements and audit support.
• Maintain and reconcile the Trial Balance and associated controls.
• Develop foreign currency and inter-entity accounting practices.
• Drive ongoing enhancements to Partner Finance processes.
• Manage monthly payrolls for current and retired partners and annuitants (approx. 1,000 individuals).
• Continuously improve the payroll system to align with evolving policies.
• Oversee global partner benefit policies including insurance arrangements.
• Innovate and implement new processes to enhance service delivery.

Key Requirements

• Experience working in a partnership accounts focused role in a law firm or wider professional services firm
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Excel skills and adaptability to new systems.

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