Overview
In this role you streamline partner accounting and financial management for a high-visibility firm. You will own the partner accounts, profit allocation, and tax processes, collaborating with senior stakeholders to improve controls and reporting. The role sits at the heart of finance, supporting a global transformation and technology-driven improvements. You’ll help shape financial processes and partner relationships in a dynamic, high-integrity environment.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary 45-55k DOE
- 10% Bonus
- 7% Pension
- Hybrid working
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance
- L&D opportunities
Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile partner current and capital accounts
- Administer drawings, profit allocations, and tax reserves with precision
- Manage partner-related journals, inter-firm transfers, and onboarding/leaver settlements
- Prepare detailed profit share schedules, forecasts, and management reports for the Partnership Board
- Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, HMRC partnership tax regulations, and firm policies
- Liaise with auditors during year-end reviews and manage HMRC reporting
- Act as primary contact for partners on financial, tax, and remuneration queries
- Drive automation, consistency, and transparency across partner accounting processes
- Collaborate with IT, Finance, and HR to ensure data integration and reporting
Key requirements
- ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified
- 4+ years’ experience in legal, finance or professional services accounting
- Proven experience in management reporting and analysis
- Strong knowledge of management accounting, tax principles, and accounting rules
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical mindset with proactive problem-solving and process improvement approach
- High integrity and discretion with confidential partner financial information
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinker with proactive problem-solving
- High integrity and discretion
- Advanced Excel
- Financial modelling
- Management reporting and analysis
Partner Accounting Manager – PQ, QBE or Qualified in Belfast employer: Abacus Recruitment
Join an award-winning property team in Northern Ireland, where you'll have the opportunity to work on significant real estate transactions while developing your career. With a hybrid working culture, mentorship from industry leaders, and a clear progression path, this role offers a supportive environment for growth and learning. Experience a diverse range of projects, from residential deals to multi-million-pound developments, making it an exciting place to build your future in real estate law.
