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Partnership Accountant

City of London Permanent £65,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
This Partnership Accountant will involve managing financial operations related to partner remuneration, tax, and reporting. Located in London, this position requires a qualified accountant with extensive experience in Partnership / Partner Finance accounting, ideally with legal or large corporate industry experience.
  • International, respected Law Firm
  • Hybrid working, based in City of London

About Our Client

Our client are a well-respected, international Law Firm, with London headquarters, where this role is based. With over 500 partners, across 25 countries, this firm will be a great step for a candidate looking to join a globally recognised firm.

Job Description

  • Deliver consistent global Partner Finance service with improved systems and tech
  • Supervise and mentor the Tax & Partner Finance Assistant
  • Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture
  • Oversee partner payments: monthly/quarterly drawings, distributions, incentive schemes
  • Manage partner capital: annual calls, promotions, reconciliations, entitlements
  • Provide cashflow statements and management data (e.g. forecasts)
  • Handle monthly reconciliations: drawings, accounts, debtors, allowances, FX, banking
  • Maintain accurate Workday records and support partner surveys and data requests
  • Manage recharges (insurance, gym, LLP fund) and ad-hoc payments (e.g. sabbaticals)
  • Administer FX elections and respond to stakeholder queries
  • Prepare year-end partner statements, loan notes, tax data, and audit materials
  • Improve internal processes and controls across Partner Finance
  • Collaborate with Business Finance teams on accounting, tax, FX, and remuneration
  • Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and well-communicated to stakeholders



The Successful Applicant

A successful Partnership Accountant should have:

  • A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or tax qualification
  • Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations.
  • Experience in managing partner finances or similar financial operations.
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools.
  • A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to work.

What's on Offer

  • Salary range £65,000 - £80,000 salary
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Hybrid working from London office
  • Opportunities to work with a respected organisation in the legal industry.
  • A permanent role with potential for career growth.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities.
Contact
Izzy Davies
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6796153
Phone number
+44 207 269 2185

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Izzy Davies
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2185
Job reference
JN-072025-6796153