Partner Accounting Manager – PQ, QBE or Qualified

Abacus Careers is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Partner Accounting Manager to join a leading international professional services organisation with a strong presence across the UK and Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a high-profile, key role within a specialist team. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, partners, banks, legal advisers, auditors and internal finance teams, contributing to a critical function within a highly respected organisation. If you're a Qualifed or QBE accountant with strong accounting experience and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

• Manage partner distributions, earnings, drawings payments and account reconciliations
• Prepare drawings statements, journals and partner benefits postings
• Oversee partnership capital contributions, loans and repayment processes
• Maintain and reconcile partner capital general ledger accounts
• Manage partner joiner, mover and retiree processes, including retirement calculations and earnings confirmations
• Act as the main point of contact for partner profit and capital queries
• Support year-end audit requirements and preparation of annual partner statements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support finance-related project work

• Qualified Accountant or Qualified By Experience Accountant
• Proven experience working ina legal or professional services environment
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and partners
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach
• Proactive, flexible and capable of working independently and as part of a team

• Hybrid working model with a 60:40 office-to-home working arrangement
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Dental insurance
• Life assurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Matched pension contributions up to 7%
• Holiday trading scheme
• Modern Belfast City Centre offices with excellent commuter links and nearby parking
• Opportunity to join a collaborative and inclusive culture focused on professional development

This is an opportunity to join a growing international organisation where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to key financial processes, and play an important role in supporting the firm's partnership finance function. You'll gain exposure to complex partnership accounting matters while working within a supportive and high-performing team environment.