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Overview
Our client is an international law firm with a diversified business practice. The firm is one of the largest grossing law firms in the US and globally, representing a wide range of commercial, industrial, and financial enterprises, both publicly and privately held.They are looking to recruit a Partnership Accountant. The Partnership Accountant is responsible for providing management reporting on the activities of the office to various stakeholders and assisting with statutory and tax reporting. This position prepares and presents complex reports with analytical insight and works under minimal supervision, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Responsibilities
Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts including but not limited to: Billing, Collections, Billing Factor, Import-Export billingChargeable hours reportNon-financial information (e.g., headcount, new matters opening)Revenue leakage, billing factor and client profitability analysisComments and analysis for the Director of Finance and Office HeadAssist the Accounting and Finance Manager in ensuring the timely submission of VAT returns, PAYE settlement agreement, P11ds, Payment Practice Reporting including ONS submissionsAssist the Accounting and Finance Manager to prepare accrual based year-end statutory accounts and supporting schedules (including accruals, prepayments, WIP valuation, accrued income)Analysis of PandL expenses for the partnership tax computation and assist the Director of Finance in preparing the partnership tax computationAssist the Accounting and Finance Manager with the statutory, SRA and audit process liaising with the auditorsWorking Capital and Productivity ManagementPartner with the Director of Administration and the Senior Partner to understand financial performance, offering financial guidance and supportPrepare fee earners productivity reports for the Director of Administration and the Senior PartnerAssisting the Senior Revenue Manager with WIP and AR reports on delinquent accounts and general revenue management for London managementSupporting the London office through its Collections pushes at mid-year and at year-endEnsure sufficient funds are available in the relevant bank account with inter-account transfersManage cash flow requirements by preparing cash funding requests when neededSupport the Accounting and Finance Manager in the input and review of the annual office administration expenses budget including monthly reviews of expenditure versus budget and forecastAssist with authorising bank paymentsAssist the London Director of Finance and Senior Director of International Accounting and Finance as requiredAssist the Accounts team with ad-hoc data requests and investigative workContinuously review and improve internal financial processes, striving to enhance efficiency, accuracy and timeliness in the reporting by liaising with and being trained by the US Financial Analysts team on our reporting softwareEducate existing and new partners to the use of their financial dashboards to monitor their financial performanceAssist the Accounting and Finance Manager in reconciling all balance sheet accounts being accounted for on 3E with a view to integrate 3E into Aderant system in early 2026Candidate Profile
ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified with at least 3 years post-qualification experiencePrevious experience in legal sector or accountancy practice essentialUnderstanding of SAR rules and UK tax requirements preferred but not essentialExcellent working knowledge of ExcelKnowledge of Aderant (CMS) system preferred but not essentialResilience and ability to thrive in a high-pressured environmentAble to work independently and as part of a teamProactive and strong problem-solving skillsExceptional attention to detail and a proven methodical approachImportant Notice
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