Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

London | Hybrid | Leading US Law Firm

My client, a highly respected US law firm, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their London office. The position works closely with the CFO, DOA/COFA, and US‑based finance teams, offering excellent exposure across the firm. As Accounting Manager, you will take ownership of a wide range of financial processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and smooth day‑to‑day operations. This includes:

• Preparing, filing and paying quarterly VAT returns.
• Supporting the annual SAR audit, liaising with auditors and responding to queries.
• Working with the US Accounting team on the UK LLP statutory audit, including year‑end journals and reporting.
• Liaising with the relevant contacts on UK partnership tax filings and partner tax statements.
• Performing GL reconciliations (pensions, loans, receivables, salary advances, deposits).
• Overseeing expenses and supplier payments approvals and processes.

• Managing monthly payroll in partnership with HR and an outsourced provider.
• Maintaining the master salary list and ensuring timely, accurate payroll delivery.
• Overseeing all HMRC requirements.
• Managing pension contributions and auto‑enrolment compliance.
• Handling payroll queries and preparing final data for the US team.
• Completing payroll year‑end tasks including PAYE Settlement and P11D(b).

• Managing the UK SEP draw schedule and monthly partner payments.
• Liaising with US teams on FX, tax and capital deductions.

• Producing management and cash‑flow reports.
• Responding to queries relating to cost orders, billing, WIP, AR and AP.
• Completing Office for National Statistics submissions.

• Supporting compliance with SRA.
• Maintaining relationships with banking partners.
• Managing banking user access and permissions.
• Handling card requests, credit limit changes and account closures.

• Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in a similar accounting role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Excellent knowledge of HMRC regulations, VAT, payroll processes and SRA Accounts Rules.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (3E, Emburse, online banking).