Ryder Reid Legal
Accounting Manager
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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:
Accounting
- 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 yearend 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.
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Payroll & Benefits
- 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 autoenrolment compliance.
- Handling payroll queries and preparing final data for the US team.
- Completing payroll yearend tasks including PAYE Settlement and P11D(b).
Partner Payroll
- Managing the UK SEP draw schedule and monthly partner payments.
- Liaising with US teams on FX, tax and capital deductions.
Reporting & Support
- Producing management and cashflow reports.
- Responding to queries relating to cost orders, billing, WIP, AR and AP.
- Completing Office for National Statistics submissions.
Compliance & Banking
- Supporting compliance with SRA.
- Maintaining relationships with banking partners.
- Managing banking user access and permissions.
- Handling card requests, credit limit changes and account closures.
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Skills & Experience
- 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).
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.
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