Partnership Accountant

Partnership Accountant

• Location: Central London
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Salary: £75,000-£85,000 per annum plus benefits

We are seeking a Partnership Accountant to join our clients central Accounts team, which plays a pivotal role in supporting the business across various accounting and tax matters. This role offers a dynamic work environment and will focus on training and development to aid your career progression.

As a Partnership Accountant, you will be instrumental in supporting our business growth and delivering world-class service.

In essence this role is a fantastic all-round Accountant opportunity which will require an individual with a strong technical accounting background and tax knowledge who can support on managing financial accounting, partnership accounting and tax matters from details transactional work through to strategic initiatives.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Support the Finance Partner on all aspects of financial accounting, partnership accounting, and taxation for the firm’s wider initiatives.
• Develop specialist knowledge and advise on key accounting and tax matters, developing internal control procedures and controls.
• Take ownership of technical accounting and tax issues and transactions, continuously reviewing and improving internal procedures and controls to manage governance and risks.
• Oversee the group-wide statutory audit and the annual statutory accounts including LLP consolidated financial statements and subsidiary accounts.
• Manage important and confidential partner schedules to manage their profit share entitlements and drawings.
• Handle partner activity administration including quarterly distributions, new members, departing members, and ad hoc partner requests.
• Work with external accountants on preparation and review of LLP partnership tax computation and return.
• Liaise with external accountants for preparation of annual partner tax provisions/reserves.
• Review and approve VAT returns, and annual PSA submission.
• Advise on taxation implications across global mobility of employees, IR35, and other firm initiatives.
• Implement treasury management and treasury strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant with a minimum of 3-4 years PQE.
• Experience within a partnership environment is desirable.
• Essential understanding of Limited Liability Partnership / Professional Services.
• Excellent proficiency in technical financial knowledge and a background or interest in direct and indirect taxes.
• Self-motivated, confident, and proactive with the ability to work independently with strong ownership and accountability.
• Highly analytical, diligent with strong attention to detail.
• Strong and confident interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information concisely to non-financial partners and staff.
• Advanced Excel skills and high level of computer literacy.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career progression through the organisations Management Programme.
• A collaborative culture where you can excel, supported by a diverse team.
• Commitment to your career development and lifelong learning programmes.
• Involvement in our ESG goals and initiatives, contributing to social mobility, ethical governance, equality, and diversity.

To apply for the Partnership Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.