About the Role
<p></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="cs4306042E">Accounting Manager</span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="cs945368B1">London | Hybrid | Leading US Law Firm</span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="cs945368B1"> </span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="csC8F6D76">My client, a highly respected US law firm, is seeking an experienced </span><span class="cs4306042E">Accounting Manager</span><span class="csC8F6D76"> 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:</span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="csC8F6D76"> </span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="cs4306042E">Accounting</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Preparing, filing and paying quarterly VAT returns.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Supporting the annual SAR audit, liaising with auditors and responding to queries.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Working with the US Accounting team on the UK LLP statutory audit, including year‑end journals and reporting.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Liaising with the relevant contacts on UK partnership tax filings and partner tax statements.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Performing GL reconciliations (pensions, loans, receivables, salary advances, deposits).</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Overseeing expenses and supplier payments approvals and processes.</span></li></ul><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="cs4306042E">Payroll & Benefits</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Managing monthly payroll in partnership with HR and an outsourced provider.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Maintaining the master salary list and ensuring timely, accurate payroll delivery.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Overseeing all HMRC requirements.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Managing pension contributions and auto‑enrolment compliance.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Handling payroll queries and preparing final data for the US team.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Completing payroll year‑end tasks including PAYE Settlement and P11D(b).</span></li></ul><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="cs4306042E">Partner Payroll</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Managing the UK SEP draw schedule and monthly partner payments.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Liaising with US teams on FX, tax and capital deductions.</span></li></ul><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="cs4306042E">Reporting & Support</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Producing management and cash‑flow reports.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Responding to queries relating to cost orders, billing, WIP, AR and AP.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Completing Office for National Statistics submissions.</span></li></ul><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="cs4306042E">Compliance & Banking</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Supporting compliance with SRA.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Maintaining relationships with banking partners.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Managing banking user access and permissions.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Handling card requests, credit limit changes and account closures.</span></li></ul><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="cs4306042E"> </span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="cs4306042E">Skills & Experience</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Strong experience in a similar accounting role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Excellent knowledge of HMRC regulations, VAT, payroll processes and SRA Accounts Rules.</span></li><li class="cs2F1AF56E"><span class="csC8F6D76">Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (3E, Emburse, online banking).</span></li></ul><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="csC8F6D76"> </span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="csC8F6D76">Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.</span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="csC8F6D76"><br />Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies. </span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="csC8F6D76"> </span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="csC8F6D76"><span class="csCCA9035D">https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal</span></span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="csC8F6D76"> </span></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QlMuNTU3NzkuMTAwMzFAcnlkZXJyZWlkLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif" />